Timothy
Male name · ★ Classic
423,022
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
#211
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Timothy
Timothy is of Greek origin meaning 'honoring God,' a companion of the apostle Paul. It peaked in the 1960s in the US. Notable Timothys include Timothy Dalton and Timothée Chalamet (French variant).
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,464 births |
| 1890s | 1,481 births |
| 1900s | 1,438 births |
| 1910s | 1,328 births |
| 1920s | 1,421 births |
| 1930s | 2,306 births |
| 1940s | 18,205 births |
| 1950s | 79,976 births |
| 1960s | 109,984 births |
| 1970s | 72,205 births |
| 1980s | 67,384 births |
| 1990s | 41,836 births |
| 2000s | 19,096 births |
| 2010s | 3,801 births |
| 2020s | 1,097 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Timothy?
Timothy has been given to 423,022 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 12,177 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #211.
Is Timothy a boy or girl name?
Timothy is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Timothy most popular?
Timothy was most popular in 1960, when 12,177 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Timothy?
Timothy first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).