UK boy's name
Thaddaeus
An Aramaic name meaning "gift of God" or "the praise of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Thaddaeus is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Thaddaeus popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Thaddaeus is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Thaddaeus. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Thaddaeus ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Thaddaeus.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Thaddaeus as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Thaddaeus mean?
The name Thaddaeus has its origins in the Aramaic language, spoken in ancient Mesopotamia. It is derived from the Aramaic word "thadday", which means "breast" or "courageous heart". This name was later adopted into the Greek language as "Thaddaios".
Thaddaeus was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. He is also known as Jude, and is sometimes referred to as Jude Thaddaeus or Judas Thaddaeus. The name Thaddaeus appears in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark, where he is listed among the apostles.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Thaddaeus was associated with the spread of the Christian faith. According to tradition, Thaddaeus was one of the seventy-two disciples sent out by Jesus to preach the gospel. He is believed to have evangelized in Mesopotamia and Syria.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Thaddaeus was Thaddaeus of Edessa, a Syrian Christian writer who lived in the 5th century AD. He is known for his work "The History of the Armenians", which chronicles the early history of Armenia and the spread of Christianity in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Thaddaeus was Thaddaeus of Viterbo, an Italian Catholic friar who lived in the 13th century. He was a renowned preacher and theologian, and is recognized as a Blessed in the Catholic Church.
In the 16th century, the name Thaddaeus was borne by Thaddaeus Hagecius, a Bohemian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of comets and the reform of the calendar.
In the 17th century, Thaddaeus Kozlowski was a Polish Jesuit missionary who traveled to China and became an influential figure in the Chinese imperial court, serving as an advisor on astronomy and mathematics.
Throughout history, the name Thaddaeus has been associated with religious figures, scholars, and missionaries. Its origins in the Aramaic language and its connection to the apostles of Jesus Christ have contributed to its enduring significance in various cultures and religious traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Thaddaeus by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Thaddaeus was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Thaddaeus: questions and answers
How popular is the name Thaddaeus in the UK right now?
In 2017, Thaddaeus was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Thaddaeus most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Thaddaeus in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Thaddaeus?
An Aramaic name meaning "gift of God" or "the praise of God".
How many people are called Thaddaeus in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Thaddaeus across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.