Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Timothy.
National Rank (2025)
#203
All-Time Peak Rank
#11 (1960)
Total U.S. Births
1,084,192
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Timothy Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Timothy
According to SSA data, Timothy achieved its highest historical rank of #11 in 1960. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1959 with 30,783 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 38.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Timothy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-38.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record30,783Births in 1959
Years in Top 100
65yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:693
1890s:650
1900s:647
1910s:1,918
1920s:2,960
1930s:5,105
1940s:43,503
1950s:198,324
1960s:276,837
1970s:181,260
1980s:172,835
1990s:107,772
2000s:52,470
2010s:28,234
2020s:10,984
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTim-ot-hy
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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