Timon
Meaninghonor, respect · Greek
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,216 in 1985
5 babies were named Timon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Timon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Timon
Timon Wellenreuther
German footballer
Choose Timon and your child shares a first name with Timon Wellenreuther, a German footballer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Timon, like who?” Timon Wellenreuther's Wikipedia article is available in 21 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Timon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Timon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTimon first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1985, when it ranked #3,216. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTimon was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendTimon has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Timon means “honor, respect”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Timon
Timon is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “honor, respect”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-mon”. US birth records list Timon for boys from 1947 to 2025, in 53 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #3,216 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1970s | 3.0 | 330,033 boys |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 190,840 boys |
| 1990s | 6.1 | 163,132 boys |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 177,620 boys |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 431,655 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Timon
What does the name Timon mean?
Timon means “honor, respect” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Timon?
Timon has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Timon a boy or girl name?
Timon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Timon?
Timon ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#3,216).