Timon
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Every Timon since 1947 — 487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Timon
- Timon of Phlius Philosopher · -320–-230
- Timon of Athens Philosopher · b. -500
- 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).