Timothy
girl nameTimothy entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #875 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#875
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4455 |
| 1930s | #3657 |
| 1940s | #2710 |
| 1950s | #1684 |
| 1960s | #1040 |
| 1970s | #1109 |
| 1980s | #1238 |
| 1990s | #4843 |
| 2000s | #10927 |
| 2010s | #16624 |
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Timothy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Timothy alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Timothy in 2025?
- Timothy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Timothy most popular?
- Timothy peaked in 1968, reaching #875 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Timothy with classmates?
- Timothy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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