Holding steady.
Popularity of Timothey since 1949
Babies named Timothey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 144 |
| 1960s | 234 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Timothey is an uncommon spelling variant of the classic name Timothy. First recorded in the United States in 1949, the name saw its peak usage in 1959, though it has never broken into national popularity rankings. Over the decades, its trajectory has remained stable, with sporadic but consistent use. While it did not reach the top 1,000 in any year, its appeal lies in its familiar sound with a distinctive spelling. This variant has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state or region. For parents seeking a more unique take on a traditional name, Timothey offers the same meaning and nickname potential as Timothy but with a slightly different look.
Timothey is a spelling variant of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, combining 'timē' (honor) and 'theos' (god). The name entered English via the Latin Vulgate, where it appears as the name of a companion of Saint Paul. This variant spelling, with an 'e' replacing the final 'y', emerged occasionally in English-speaking countries but never achieved the same frequency as the standard form.
“Timothey” around the world
Where Timothey 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, Timmy, Theo
Variants: Timothy
Sibling names for Timothey
Names that share Timothey's style, for a brother or sister.
