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Timothy

Timothy is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “honouring God.” In 2024 it was given to 1,708 boys in the United States.

Timothy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“honouring God”
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪməθi/

About the name Timothy

Timothy belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “honouring God” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Timothy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11 in 1960, and in 2024 1,708 babies received the name — 1,082,404 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Timothy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#11 in 1960
Peak year
1959
Babies named Timothy in 2024
1,708
Total since 1880
1,082,404

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Timothy mean?

Timothy means “honouring God” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Timothy a boy or girl name?

Timothy is a boy name. In 2024, 1,708 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Timothy?

Timothy comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Timothy?

Timothy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #11 in 1960, and 1,708 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Timothy?

Timothy is pronounced /ˈtɪməθi/ (IPA).

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