Timothey
A masculine name from Greek meaning "honoring God" or "in God's honor".
Name Census estimates that about 511 living Americans carry the first name Timothey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Timothey today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timothey births was 1959 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timothey. 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.
People living today
511
~ 1 in 670,752 Americans
Peak year
1959
31 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,296
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Timothey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Timothey from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 234 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timothey 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 Timothey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Timotheys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Timothey
The name Timothey has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek words "timē" meaning honor or respect, and "theos" meaning God. The name can be translated to mean "one who honors God" or "revered by God."
In the New Testament of the Bible, Timothy was a disciple of the Apostle Paul and a Christian evangelist. Paul's First and Second Epistles to Timothy are included in the Bible and provide insights into Timothy's life and ministry. The name became popular among early Christians as a way to honor this biblical figure.
The earliest recorded use of the name Timothey dates back to the 1st century AD, during the time of the Apostle Paul and the spread of Christianity. It was initially popular among Greek-speaking communities and later spread to other regions as Christianity expanded.
One of the most notable individuals named Timothey in history was Timothey of Gaza, a 6th-century Christian martyr and saint. He was a deacon who was tortured and executed during the reign of Emperor Diocletian for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
Another notable Timothey was Timothey I, the Patriarch of Constantinople from 511 to 518 AD. He played a significant role in the Christological controversies of the time and was involved in the formulation of the Henotikon, an attempt to reconcile the differing views on the nature of Christ.
In the 9th century, Timothey I, the Patriarch of Baghdad, was a prominent figure in the Church of the East. He made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity in the East and was known for his diplomatic skills in dealing with Muslim rulers.
During the Renaissance period, Timothey Bright (1551-1615) was an English physician and writer. He authored several medical treatises and is considered one of the pioneers of early modern English medicine.
In the field of literature, Timothey Dwight (1752-1817) was an American Congregational minister, educator, and writer. He served as the eighth President of Yale College and was a prominent figure in the Connecticut Wits literary group.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Timothey throughout history, but the name has been used across various cultures and time periods, carrying the symbolic meaning of honor and reverence for God.
People
Timothey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timothey 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
Timothey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timothey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 511 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timothey 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 670,752 US residents.
Is Timothey a common name?
We classify Timothey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 591 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timothey most popular?
The single biggest year for Timothey was 1959, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timothey is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Timothey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timothey 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.
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.