Declining since 2016, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Timofey since 1994
Babies named Timofey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 226 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Timofey is the Russian variant of Timothy, a name with deep religious roots meaning 'honoring God'. While it has been a steady choice in Eastern Europe, in the United States it remains uncommon. According to Social Security data, Timofey first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and reached its peak rank of 5045 in 2017, with a 1-in-89,899 occurrence rate in 2025. Since 2016, its trajectory has been falling. The name is most popular in California, reflecting its use among Russian-speaking communities. Timofey offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Timothy, preserving a classic meaning with a Slavic flair.
Timofey is the Russian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of timē meaning 'honor' and theos meaning 'God'. The name has been used in Russia since the adoption of Christianity, and it remains a classic name in Slavic countries.
Where Timofey is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Timofey” around the world
Where Timofey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim, Tima, Timka
Sibling names for Timofey
Names that share Timofey's style, for a brother or sister.
