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How Many People Are Named Timothy?
Estimated people named Timothy living in the U.S. today
932,360
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,086,730
- Peak year: 1959 (30,863 births)
- Estimated living today: 932,360
Timothy by age group — who carries the name today?
Timothy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Timothy
Timothy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,086,730 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 932,360 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 367 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Timothys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Timothy in the US?
An estimated 932,360 people named Timothy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Timothy common — about 1 in 367 Americans.
Is Timothy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Timothy is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Timothy most popular?
Timothy peaked in 1959, when 30,863 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Timothy?
Timothy ranks #29 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 30 out of 100 (higher means rarer).