Teo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Teo is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God,' originating from Theodoros. It has evolved through several historical forms and is now recognized as a modern and trendy name. The name does not have significant biblical relevance. It is commonly used in various cultures and has gained popularity in recent years, associated with creativity and youthful energy.
The name Teo is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Teo has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Teo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6193rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5577th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2712th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1228th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Teo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Teo"
Pronunciation
/ˈteɪ.oʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Teo is derived from the Greek name 'Theodoros,' meaning 'gift of God.' The name has been shortened from its longer form over time.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Theodoros, Theodorus, Teodor, Teo
Historical Usage
Teo has seen increased popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries, where it has been used as a standalone name or as a diminutive of Theodoro or Teodoro.
Variants & Derivatives
Theo, Theodore, Teodoro, Teo
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Teo is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and a youthful spirit.
Famous People
Teo van den Broek, Dutch footballer, Teo Halm, American actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Teo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Teo"
"Teo" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6193rd of 10718 | 39 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5577th of 16616 | 120 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2712th of 24088 | 633 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1228th of 23106 | 1,876 |
Regional Popularity of "Teo" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
58.75% 3711th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
40.07% 2069th/5164 |
53.40% 3905th/7313 |
22.50% 1679th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.26% 1564th/3984 |
21.82% 979th/4487 |
21.84% 1490th/6822 |
14.24% 894th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Teo" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Teo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Teo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.