Results of a comparison between special sociological theories usage frequencies are presented obtained via content analysis of “Sociological Studies” and “American Journal of Sociology” and “American Sociological Review” for 1990–2010. In the fist stage of comparison, special sociological theories (as used by respective authors) were identified. As an index, frequency of specific theory use was found out. Second stage involved most frequently used special sociological theories with a view of presence/absence of expressed paradigmatic grounding.