Name meaning & stats
Theophilus
Theophilus. 1,921 US babies since 1940, peak 2022. Notable Theophiluss are 1.4× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2022
1,921 US babies were named Theophilus between 1940 and 2025.
Theophilus around the world
- England & Wales: 163 babies since 1996, peak 2013, No. 2,659 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Theophiluss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Theophiluss show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2022)