Theseus
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Son Of Aegeus)
- Origin
- Greek
Theseus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 423 baby boys have been named Theseus. The name peaked in 2015 with 44 US births that year (rank #2758). In 2024, ranked #3763 nationally — 1,005 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Theseus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Theseus births are: Texas (42), California (36), Arizona (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Theseus
If you like Theseus's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Theseus's exact length and starting letter: Taaveti, Tabatha, Tabbart, Tabetha, Tabitha.
Quick Facts About Theseus
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Compare Theseus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Theseus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).