Teddy is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 35,402 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 20,396 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 709 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Teddy per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2022 (2,039/yr) · United States peaked in 1949 (637/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2023 (96/yr).
Teddy reached its peak in 1949, when it was the #560 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.
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