Timon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEE-muhn / /ˈtiː.mən/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
sacred (Greek); a form of 'Timon' meaning 'honoring' (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Timon is derived from the word 'timē,' meaning honor. In Hebrew, it is associated with the concept of honoring or being honored, often linked to biblical contexts. The name has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'Timon of Athens,' which explores themes of friendship and betrayal.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Timonas
- Timmy
International Variants
- Timón (Spanish)
- Timon (German)
Famous people named Timon
Timon of Athens — character in Shakespeare's play.
Timon Koulouris — Greek footballer.
Fictional characters named Timon
Timon — The Lion King.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timon was first seen in the United States in 1947. Timon has ranked as high as #1231 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Timon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Timon
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |