Timothey Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tim-OH-thee /tɪˈmɔːθi/
Origin: Greek; Hebrew
Meaning: Greek: 'honoring God'; Hebrew: 'God's honor'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Timothey is derived from the Greek name Timotheos, which is composed of the elements 'timao,' meaning 'to honor,' and 'theos,' meaning 'God.' This etymological foundation suggests a literal meaning of 'honoring God.' The name transitioned into Latin as Timotheus before being adopted into Old French and eventually into Middle English as Timothey, reflecting the linguistic evolution through these languages over the centuries. Historically, the name Timothey is associated with several significant figures, most notably Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
Timothy is mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the letters of Paul, which date back to the first century CE. His role as a young leader in the early Christian church and the recipient of two epistles attributed to Paul contributed to the name's prominence among early Christians.
The name was further popularized through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped solidify its use in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Timothey carries connotations of faith and devotion, reflecting its roots in honoring the divine.
It has been used in various forms of literature and religious texts, reinforcing its significance in Christian tradition. The name has also seen variations such as Timothy, which has been widely used in English-speaking countries.
The enduring nature of Timothey can be attributed to its strong biblical connections and the positive attributes associated with its meaning, ensuring its place in the historical and cultural landscape.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timothey was first seen in the United States in 1949.
Timothey has ranked as high as #3269 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Timothey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Timothey is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Timothey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Timothey.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 11 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1976 | 12 | 12 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 |
| 1972 | 15 | 15 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 12 | 12 |
| 1969 | 16 | 16 |
| 1968 | 21 | 21 |
| 1967 | 21 | 21 |
| 1966 | 25 | 25 |
| 1965 | 24 | 24 |
| 1964 | 26 | 26 |
| 1963 | 21 | 21 |
| 1962 | 29 | 29 |
| 1961 | 23 | 23 |
| 1960 | 28 | 28 |
| 1959 | 31 | 31 |
| 1958 | 20 | 20 |
| 1957 | 17 | 17 |
| 1956 | 15 | 15 |
| 1955 | 15 | 15 |
| 1954 | 15 | 15 |
| 1953 | 14 | 14 |
| 1952 | 11 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Timothey (1965)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |