boys' name · peaked 1995

Timon

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Every Timon since 1947 — 487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1995Boys
Rank 2025
#13,699
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Timon
Peak year
1995
19 babies
All-time total
487
since 1947

The story of Timon

Timon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,699 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1947, 487 American babies have been named Timon. Its peak came in 1995, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Timon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Timon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #13,699
2024 8 #9,774
2023
2022 5 #14,129
2021
2020 6 #11,883
2019 7 #10,706
2018 5 #13,903
2017 12 #7,056
2016 6 #12,027
2015
2014 7 #10,607
2013 12 #6,981
2012
2011 7 #10,665
2010
2009 8 #9,772
2008 13 #6,726
2007 8 #9,686
2006 11 #7,372
2005 8 #9,014
2004 12 #6,481
2003 10 #7,195
2002 8 #8,374
2001 19 #4,280
2000 15 #5,018
1995 19 #3,545
1990 6 #8,039
1985 14 #3,381
1980 12 #3,595
1975 7 #4,759
1970 5 #5,378
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1925
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Famous people named Timon

  1. Timon of Phlius Philosopher · -320–-230
  2. Timon of Athens Philosopher · b. -500
  3. Timon Wellenreuther Soccer player · b. 1995

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Timon mean?

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How popular is the name Timon in 2025?

Timon ranked #13,699 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Timon?

487 babies have been named Timon in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Timon most popular?

Timon peaked in 1995, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Timon a boy or girl name?

Timon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Timon rising or falling?

Timon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Timon?

Well-known people named Timon include Timon of Phlius (philosopher), Timon of Athens (philosopher), Timon Wellenreuther (soccer player).

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