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Teddy

“Variant of Theodore — Gift of God” — Ancient Greek via Latin origin

Boy's name · #823 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Teddy holds its lane: charted since 1890 and rarely far from where it stands today (#823 in 2025). About 34,000 boys have carried it along the way.

Around the world: #34 in England & Wales (2025) · #70 in Ireland (2025) · #88 in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 28 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Teddys

• Teddy Sheringham — English footballer and manager (born 1966)
• Teddy Riner — French judoka
• Teddy Kollek — Israeli politician (1911–2007)
• Teddy Wilson — American jazz pianist (1912–1986)
• Teddy Lučić — Swedish footballer

In stories & tradition

• Teddy (Ted Lupin) — Harry Potter
• Teddy Montgomery — 90210
• Teddy Flood — Westworld

What Teddys become

Among 475 notable people named Teddy:

Entertainers appear 2.16× more often than among typical names — e.g. Teddy Wilson, American jazz pianist (1912–1986).

Similar names: Teo · Benny · Theron · Eddie · Jean · Jimmy

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