Timothy
Timothy first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1959, when 30,783 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,734.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Timothy popular?
Declining Timothy is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1959 peak.
| 2020s | 10,984 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,234 | |
| 2000s | 52,470 | |
| 1990s | 107,772 | |
| 1980s | 172,835 | |
| 1970s | 181,260 | |
| 1960s | 276,837 | |
| 1950s | 198,324 | |
| 1940s | 43,503 | |
| 1930s | 5,105 | |
| 1920s | 2,960 | |
| 1910s | 1,918 | |
| 1900s | 647 | |
| 1890s | 650 | |
| 1880s | 693 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Timothy mean?
Timothy comes from the Greek Timotheos, “honouring God,” from timē (“honour”) and theos (“god”). Timothy was a young companion of the apostle Paul.
Nicknames for Timothy
- Tim
- Timmy
Variants & spellings
- Timothée
- Timoteo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Timothy mean?
Timothy means Honoring God. Timothy comes from the Greek Timotheos, “honouring God,” from timē (“honour”) and theos (“god”). Timothy was a young companion of the apostle Paul.
What is the origin of the name Timothy?
Timothy is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Timothy?
Timothy is pronounced “TIM-uh-thee.”
Is Timothy a boy or a girl name?
Timothy is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Timothy a popular name right now?
Timothy is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1959 peak.
How popular is the name Timothy?
In 2025, Timothy ranked #203 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Timothy most popular?
Timothy was most popular in 1959, when about 30,783 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Timothy?
Common nicknames for Timothy include Tim, Timmy.
What names are similar to Timothy?
Names similar to Timothy include Nathaniel, Philip, Silas, Titus.
What names go well with Timothy?
Greek names that pair well with Timothy include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Nicholas, Margaret.