Thaddeus is a name of Greek origin that means "unquiet" or "not calm". It comes from the Greek word "thadeos", which is derived from "theos", meaning "god", and "daimon", meaning "spirit". The name was first used in biblical tradition as one of the seventy-two disciples of Jesus Christ. Thaddeus is often associated with Saint Jude, who is considered the patron saint of lost causes. Throughout history, Thaddeus has been a popular name among early Christians and has since been used by various cultures around the world. It was most commonly used in the United States during the late 19th century but has become less popular in recent years. Today, Thaddeus is still considered an uncommon yet distinctive name choice for boys.
The statistics provided show the number of births with the name Thaddeus in the United States from 1880 to 2023. The name started off quite strong in the late 19th century, with an average of about 10 births per year between 1880 and 1900. However, it experienced a significant increase in popularity around World War I, with the number of births rising from 40 in 1911 to a peak of 328 in 1918.
After the war, the name's popularity began to decline, dropping below 100 births per year by 1926. It continued to fluctuate throughout the mid-20th century, with no significant trends until the late 1960s and early 1970s when it started to rise again, reaching a peak of 364 births in 1972.
The name's popularity decreased steadily from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s, with fewer than 300 births per year on average. However, it began to increase again in the early 1990s, peaking at 358 births in 2015.
Recently, the popularity of the name Thaddeus has continued to fluctuate, with a total of 25450 births recorded between 1880 and 2023. Despite its ups and downs, it remains a distinctive and unique choice for parents seeking a classic yet uncommon name for their child.