Timothy is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11035 in 2002 with 9 recorded births. This places Timothy in the bottom 39% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 33 births ranking #4276. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 52.6%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 199,647 girls born was named Timothy. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Timothy is a thoughtful classic meaning honouring God. It feels warm, familiar, and quietly traditional.
The name spread through Christian tradition through Saint Timothy and remained highly popular for centuries in English-speaking countries. Its long life gives it steady, reassuring weight.