Timothy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIM-uh-thee / /ˈtɪməθi/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: 'honoring God'; Hebrew: 'God's honor'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Timothy has roots in ancient Greek, where it was derived from 'Timotheos'. It became popular in early Christian communities due to its association with Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul. The name has been used in various cultures and languages over the centuries, maintaining its popularity in Christian contexts.
Trend Summary
Timothy has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1960s and 1970s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tim
- Timmy
International Variants
- Timoteo (Italian)
- Timothé (French)
- Timofey (Russian)
- Timo (Finnish)
Famous people named Timothy
Timothy Dalton is a British actor known for his role as James Bond in two films during the late 1980s.
Timothy Leary was an American psychologist and writer known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs.
Timothy Olyphant is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series such as 'Justified' and 'Deadwood'.
Timothy Hutton is an American actor and director, acclaimed for his performance in the film 'Ordinary People'.
Fictional characters named Timothy
Timothy is a character in the children's book series 'The Adventures of Paddington Bear', known for his friendship with Paddington.
Timothy McGee is a character in the television series 'NCIS', serving as a special agent and computer expert.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timothy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Timothy has ranked as high as #19 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Timothy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Timothy (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 150 | |
CA | 137 | |
FL | 101 | |
NY | 90 | |
OH | 88 | |
PA | 79 | |
NC | 77 | |
GA | 64 | |
IL | 54 | |
AL | 51 | |
VA | 50 | |
IN | 49 | |
MA | 47 | |
MO | 44 | |
KY | 44 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 70 |
1881 | 63 |
1882 | 71 |
1883 | 62 |
1884 | 77 |
1885 | 64 |
1886 | 74 |
1887 | 54 |
1888 | 76 |
1889 | 82 |
1890 | 56 |
1891 | 66 |
1892 | 71 |
1893 | 62 |
1894 | 71 |
1895 | 60 |
1896 | 72 |
1897 | 58 |
1898 | 75 |
1899 | 60 |
1900 | 76 |
1901 | 62 |
1902 | 62 |
1903 | 49 |
1904 | 58 |
1905 | 73 |
1906 | 52 |
1907 | 81 |
1908 | 67 |
1909 | 67 |
1910 | 75 |
1911 | 88 |
1912 | 128 |
1913 | 160 |
1914 | 174 |
1915 | 253 |
1916 | 246 |
1917 | 260 |
1918 | 285 |
1919 | 249 |
1920 | 269 |
1921 | 249 |
1922 | 288 |
1923 | 325 |
1924 | 322 |
1925 | 319 |
1926 | 274 |
1927 | 325 |
1928 | 297 |
1929 | 292 |
1930 | 307 |
1931 | 344 |
1932 | 341 |
1933 | 346 |
1934 | 336 |
1935 | 371 |
1936 | 439 |
1937 | 673 |
1938 | 882 |
1939 | 1,067 |
1940 | 1,385 |
1941 | 1,632 |
1942 | 2,275 |
1943 | 2,578 |
1944 | 2,754 |
1945 | 3,591 |
1946 | 5,152 |
1947 | 6,747 |
1948 | 8,043 |
1949 | 9,346 |
1950 | 10,498 |
1951 | 12,704 |
1952 | 14,167 |
1953 | 15,188 |
1954 | 17,427 |
1955 | 20,738 |
1956 | 23,289 |
1957 | 24,733 |
1958 | 28,794 |
1959 | 30,784 |
1960 | 30,485 |
1961 | 28,246 |
1962 | 27,107 |
1963 | 27,182 |
1964 | 28,097 |
1965 | 28,332 |
1966 | 28,927 |
1967 | 28,587 |
1968 | 26,497 |
1969 | 23,359 |
1970 | 22,427 |
1971 | 20,089 |
1972 | 17,605 |
1973 | 16,035 |
1974 | 15,892 |
1975 | 15,948 |
1976 | 16,621 |
1977 | 17,976 |
1978 | 19,597 |
1979 | 19,078 |
1980 | 19,147 |
1981 | 18,228 |
1982 | 17,463 |
1983 | 16,363 |
1984 | 16,988 |
1985 | 17,138 |
1986 | 16,875 |
1987 | 17,397 |
1988 | 16,808 |
1989 | 16,427 |
1990 | 15,699 |
1991 | 14,153 |
1992 | 12,862 |
1993 | 11,638 |
1994 | 10,768 |
1995 | 9,788 |
1996 | 8,919 |
1997 | 8,502 |
1998 | 7,845 |
1999 | 7,593 |
2000 | 7,261 |
2001 | 6,422 |
2002 | 6,020 |
2003 | 5,486 |
2004 | 5,233 |
2005 | 5,034 |
2006 | 4,706 |
2007 | 4,437 |
2008 | 4,094 |
2009 | 3,772 |
2010 | 3,453 |
2011 | 3,233 |
2012 | 3,123 |
2013 | 3,068 |
2014 | 3,011 |
2015 | 2,801 |
2016 | 2,672 |
2017 | 2,418 |
2018 | 2,355 |
2019 | 2,092 |
2020 | 2,010 |
2021 | 1,921 |
2022 | 1,844 |
2023 | 1,742 |
2024 | 1,708 |