Timoteo
Boy name · Greek · Portuguese · Spanish
Meaninghonoring God · Spanish form of Timothy
- US rank
- #2,718
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,399 in 1930
47 babies were named Timoteo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,093 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Timoteo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 36,364 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Timoteo, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Timoteo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTimoteo first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1930, when it reached #1,399.
- Then vs nowTimoteo is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 36,364.
- TrendTimoteo has climbed 1,093 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,718. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningTimoteo is a Spanish form of Timothy, which means “honoring God”. Our records link it to Greek, Portuguese and Spanish roots.
About the name Timoteo
Timoteo is a boy name of Greek, Portuguese and Spanish origin meaning “honoring God”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-teo”. US birth records list Timoteo for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 110 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #1,399 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,718, with 47 babies.
Origin:Greek namesPortuguese namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.9 | 112,202 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 89,127 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 90,662 boys |
| 1940s | 6.0 | 166,113 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 1970s | 7.2 | 139,276 boys |
| 1980s | 6.8 | 146,199 boys |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 99,800 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,050 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Timoteo
What does the name Timoteo mean?
Timoteo means “honoring God” in Spanish, as a form of Timothy.
What is the origin of the name Timoteo?
Timoteo has Greek, Portuguese, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Timoteo a boy or girl name?
Timoteo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Timoteo?
Timoteo ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 1930 (#1,399).