Theory Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
38% Masculine / 62% Feminine
Meaning:
Theory means 'contemplation' or 'speculation', and signifies an analytical and philosophical person.
Meaning of the Name Theory
Theory is a unisex name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'theoria', which means 'contemplation' or 'speculation'. The name carries the idea of intellectual curiosity and a love for knowledge. It signifies a person who is analytical, philosophical, and deep thinker. Theory has two syllables.
Popularity of the Name Theory
The popularity for the name Theory peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 18 births, which ranked number 11,496 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Theory had the most female births in 2021 with 18, which ranked number 6,397 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 14, which ranked number 6,106 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Theory has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 32 births, an increase of 300.00%. Among females, Theory has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 18 births, an increase of 125.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Theory
- 10 Year Trend of Theory: 300.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Theory: 125.00%
Popularity of Theory by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Theory. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Theory in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Theory is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Theory
- Total Births of Theory: 37 (14.87%)
- Female Births of Theory: 20 (8.45%)
Given the upward trend of Theory over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.87% increase in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. For Females, births for Theory have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 20 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.45%.