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Amelia
German
“work”
Mostly boys · Latinized variation of German Tielo or Till
Thelonious
“people”
Say it thuh-LOH-nee-usPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Thelonious.
Monk's middle name Sphere is pretty unique too, a cousin of Cosmos and Cosmo.
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A little perspective
How popular is Thelonious?
Boys · 2025#7,14412 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 7,144 | 12 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,871 | 16 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7,255 | 12 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5,609 | 17 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,481 | 23 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5,672 | 16 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6,374 | 14 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,903 | 20 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,448 | 23 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,923 | 20 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,687 | 21 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,694 | 16 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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