Timothy
Timothy is derived from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' It has strong biblical roots as a companion of the Apostle Paul and has been a beloved classic name in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,735. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,233
- 2012: 3,123
- 2013: 3,068
- 2014: 3,012
- 2015: 2,802
- 2016: 2,674
- 2017: 2,420
- 2018: 2,356
- 2019: 2,092
- 2020: 2,011
- 2021: 1,923
- 2022: 1,848
- 2023: 1,747
- 2024: 1,721
- 2025: 1,734
- 2026 (projected): 1,735
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Strong biblical heritage makes it meaningful for religious families
- •Offers versatile nickname options from youthful to professional
- •Ages well from childhood through adulthood
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
Similar Names
Famous People
Timothy Olyphant
Actor
Tim Burton
Film Director
Tim Cook
CEO of Apple
Timothy Leary
Psychologist and Writer
Statistics
1,084,192
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
Discovery
Keep browsing
Rising now
Browse trending names
Names that climbed the most between 2020 and 2025.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Names that have sat in the top 50 for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
The most common names since 1880, by total births.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
How well-known people changed the names they carried.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Recent articles on naming trends.