Boy name
Timothy
Timothy is currently the #203 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 1,734 babies. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Looking at the full record since 1880, Timothy hit its all-time high of #11 in 1960, when 30,498 boys were given the name. State by state, Mississippi leads the way at #79.
Rankings
2025 rank
#203
among boy names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#11
in 1960 (1960s)
Babies in 2025
1,734
boys named Timothy
Timothy popularity, 1880–2025
Where Timothy is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Mississippi (#79), Rhode Island (#155), New Hampshire (#145)
Uniqueness score
28/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Timothy in the most recent year of SSA data.