Masculine dossier · first seen 1890
Teddy
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1949
Peak births
613
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1890Peak 19492025
Quick answers about Teddy
How many people are named Teddy?
An estimated 20,219 living Americans are named Teddy.
How rare is Teddy?
Teddy is uncommon among babies today, with 301 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 50.9% from its 1949 peak.
How old is the typical Teddy?
The median age of a living American named Teddy is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 71 years old.
Is Teddy still popular?
Yes — Teddy is currently rising in popularity, with 301 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.3× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1949
Decline from peak
50.9%
2025
301
All-time
33,627