Tiofilo
A boy's name of Greek origin with 51 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Tiofilo hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1926, with 51 total recorded births.
Tiofilo is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Tiofilo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tiofilo is a boy's baby name of Greek origin through Spanish, the Spanish-language form of Theophilus, from the Greek Theophilos, meaning 'friend of God, beloved of God' — from theos (God) and philos (friend, beloved). Theophilus appears in the New Testament as the recipient of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Tiofilo carries this ancient biblical dedication in its Spanish dress — it is a name used in Latin American communities to honor this theophoric tradition. Few names carry a more profound statement of faith: beloved of God.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Tiofilo's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Tiofilo softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Tiofilo's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tiofilo has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1926.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 18 | — |
The Story of Tiofilo
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1930, Tiofilo is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Tiofilo are most likely born between 1926 and 1940.
How rare is Tiofilo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tiofilo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1926, peaked in the 1930s with 21 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Tiofilo by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1926–1948)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | #4150 |
| 1947 | 7 | #3351 |
| 1937 | 5 | #3973 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4276 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2593 |
| 1929 | 5 | #4491 |
| 1928 | 5 | #4673 |
| 1926 | 8 | #3360 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1926–1948