Timothy
Timothy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪməθi/ · [ˈtʰɪməθɪi̯]
Meaning and origin of Timothy
- A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.
Etymology
From Middle French Timothée, from Latin Tīmotheus, from Ancient Greek Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos), from τῑμάω (tīmáō, “to honour”) + θεός (theós, “god”).
How popular is Timothy?
Since 1880, 4,328 girls and 1,084,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Timothy (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #878 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #11 in 1960. In 2025 it ranked #203 for boys, with 1,734 babies given the name.
Names similar to Timothy
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Timothy FAQ
What does the name Timothy mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints. From Middle French Timothée, from Latin Tīmotheus, from Ancient Greek Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos), from τῑμάω (tīmáō, “to honour”) + θεός (theós, “god”).
What is the origin of the name Timothy?
Timothy is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Timothy?
Since 1880, 4,328 girls and 1,084,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Timothy (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #878 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #11 in 1960. In 2025 it ranked #203 for boys, with 1,734 babies given the name.
Is Timothy a boy or girl name?
Timothy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,328 girls and 1,084,192 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.