Timothy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Timothy is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Timothy?
Timothy is spelled T-I-M-O-T-H-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Timothy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Timothy means “honoring God” or “honored by God,” derived from Greek elements related to “honor” and “God.”
- Origin
- Timothy is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the ancient Greek name Timotheos.
- Pronunciation
- TIM-uh-thee · 3 syllables
Timothy Popularity in 2025
Rank#203
Recorded Births1,734
- Boys usage rose 3 places to #203 and recorded 13 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Timothy Mean?
Timothy means “honoring God” or “honored by God,” derived from Greek elements related to “honor” and “God.”
Origin: Timothy is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the ancient Greek name Timotheos.
How Do You Pronounce Timothy?
PronunciationTIM-uh-thee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Timothy?
- History
- The name Timothy appears in early Christian texts and has been used in cultures influenced by Christian traditions.
Timothy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,734 | #203 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,721 | #206 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,747 | #211 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,848 | #202 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,923 | #198 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,011 | #192 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,092 | #188 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,356 | #165 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,420 | #163 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,674 | #152 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,802 | #147 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,012 | #134 |
| 2013 | Boys | 3,068 | #124 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,123 | #118 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,233 | #123 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,454 | #114 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,773 | #109 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 4,095 | #107 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
When Was Timothy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1959 · Boys
30,783 recorded births
National rank #12
1960 · Boys
30,498 recorded births
National rank #11
1966 · Boys
28,923 recorded births
National rank #11
1958 · Boys
28,797 recorded births
National rank #13
Where Timothy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #79 | 33 |
| AL | #120 | 44 |
| SC | #120 | 44 |
| KY | #133 | 42 |
| PA | #138 | 92 |
| NH | #145 | 10 |
| WA | #147 | 56 |
| WV | #151 | 12 |