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Origin & history of Theophilus1
Greek roots
Theophilus comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Lover of God, beloved of God.
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How popular is Theophilus?
2022
peak year
Theophilus entered U.S. records in 1882, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2022, 68 babies received the name (ranked #2165). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2688), with roughly 50 babies named Theophilus each year. Theophilus has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 2,392 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
68
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,165)
(ranked #2,165)
50
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
500
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,392
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Theophilus7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
T2
H8
E5
O6
P7
H8
I9
L3
U3
S1
Sum: 52 → Life path 7
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Personality of Theophilus🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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