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Teddy

Teddy is a boy name of French origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,066

How popular is Teddy?

Popularity in the United States

Teddy has been given to 33,981 babies in the United States since 1890, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 10,377 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Teddy per year in the United States, 1890–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Teddy has been given to 23,639 babies in France since 1921, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Teddy per year in France, 1921–2022. Source: INSEE
33,981 Babies named since 1890
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Teddy

Is Teddy a boy's or a girl's name?

Teddy is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Teddy?

Teddy has been given to 33,981 babies in the United States since 1890, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.