Teddy
Teddy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɛdi/
Meaning and origin of Teddy
- A diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.
Etymology
From Ted + -y.
How popular is Teddy?
Since 1880, 1,775 girls and 33,627 boys in the U.S. have been named Teddy (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1061 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #239 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #823 for boys, with 357 babies given the name.
Names similar to Teddy
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Sibling name ideas for Teddy
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Teddy FAQ
What does the name Teddy mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd. From Ted + -y.
How popular is the name Teddy?
Since 1880, 1,775 girls and 33,627 boys in the U.S. have been named Teddy (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1061 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #239 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #823 for boys, with 357 babies given the name.
Is Teddy a boy or girl name?
Teddy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,775 girls and 33,627 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.