Teddi
Meaninggift of God · English form of Theodora
- US rank
- #2,410
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,413 in 1956
74 babies were named Teddi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 811 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1940–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,739 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Teddi, 74 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Teddi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTeddi first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1956, when it reached #1,413.
- Then vs nowTeddi is 6.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 21,739.
- TrendTeddi has climbed 811 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,410. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedTeddi is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #915. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningTeddi is an English form of Theodora, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Teddi
Teddi is a girl name of English and Greek origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ddi”. US birth records list Teddi for girls from 1940 to 2025, in 83 of those 86 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #1,413 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,410, with 74 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 7.0 | 142,653 girls |
| 1950s | 17 | 57,504 girls |
| 1960s | 20 | 50,659 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 89,686 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 89,127 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,681 girls |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 254,453 girls |
| 2010s | 8.5 | 117,647 girls |
| 2020s | 37 | 26,726 girls |
Other spellings of Teddi
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Teddi
What does the name Teddi mean?
Teddi means “gift of God” in English, as a form of Theodora.
What is the origin of the name Teddi?
Teddi has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Teddi a boy or girl name?
Teddi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Teddi?
Teddi ranked #2,410 for US girls in 2025, given to 74 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#1,413).