Timmon
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "to be honored".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Timmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Timmon today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timmon births was 1977 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timmon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Timmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1977
6 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#5,788
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Timmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Timmon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Timmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Timmon
The name Timmon is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, where it was derived from the word "timios," meaning "honored" or "esteemed." This name was popular among the Greeks during the Classical period, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Timmon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned a Timmon of Corinth, a prominent statesman and military leader during the Peloponnesian War.
In the Middle Ages, the name Timmon was adopted by various European cultures, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, in medieval England, the name was sometimes rendered as "Tymmon" or "Tymone."
One notable figure from this period was Timmon of Canterbury, an English monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance, the name Timmon gained popularity once again, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Timmon Canavese, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1499 to 1566. He was celebrated for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces across Italy.
In the 17th century, the name Timmon was also found in France, where it was sometimes spelled as "Timon." One notable Frenchman with this name was Timon de Nantes, a writer and philosopher who lived from 1623 to 1687. He was known for his satirical works critiquing the societal norms and customs of his time.
Another prominent figure with the name Timmon was Timmon Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived from 1048 to 1131. He is best known for his influential work in mathematics, including his contributions to the development of algebra and the reformation of the Persian calendar.
People
Timmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Timmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timmon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Timmon a common name?
We classify Timmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Timmon was 1977, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timmon is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Timmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Timmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timmon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Timmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Timmon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Timmon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Timmon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.