Theoden

Meaning: Prince, lord
Origin: Old English — Used by J. R. R. Tolkien for a king in The Lord of the Rings

Boy's name · #1632 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Theoden is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2004, it stood at #1632 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 710 boys have been named Theoden along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#1,613 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,095 in Canada (2025) · #6,384 in France (2025) · #3,472 in Austria (2024) · #2,193 in Sweden (2023) · #24,119 in Italy (2022).

In stories & tradition

Théoden — Fictional king in The Lord of the Rings

Similar names: Whitley · Theodor · Lando · Bowden · Olsen · Oden

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