UK boy's name
Timo
Short form of the given name Timothy, of Greek origin meaning "honoring God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Timo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Timo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2546, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 9 births.
This profile covers 119 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1999 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 118 living people in the UK are called Timo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Timo ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 9 boys were registered as Timo.
- • About 118 living people in the UK are estimated to have Timo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2546
2023
Births in 2023
8
Latest year
Peak year
2008
9 births
Estimated living
118
2026
Meaning
What does Timo mean?
The name Timo is a masculine given name of Finnish origin. It is derived from the Finnish word "Timo," which means "the brave one" or "the courageous one." The name has its roots in the ancient Finnish language and culture, and it has been used for centuries.
In Finland, the name Timo has been popular since the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been used as early as the 13th century, and it has been recorded in various historical documents and records from that time period. The name was particularly popular among the Finnish nobility and the upper classes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timo can be found in the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland. In this ancient text, which dates back to the 19th century, there is a character named Timo who is portrayed as a brave and courageous warrior.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Timo. For example, Timo Salminen (1893-1968) was a Finnish athlete who won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Another famous Timo was Timo Salonen (1951-1986), a Finnish rally driver who won the World Rally Championship in 1985.
In the field of music, Timo Tolkki (born 1966) is a Finnish guitarist and songwriter, best known as the former lead guitarist and founder of the power metal band Stratovarius. Timo Korhonen (1928-2017) was a Finnish actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.
Beyond Finland, the name Timo has also been used in other parts of the world, although it is less common. For instance, there was Timo Glock (born 1982), a German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2004 to 2012.
Overall, the name Timo has a rich history and cultural significance in Finland, where it has been used for centuries to represent bravery, courage, and strength. While it is less common in other parts of the world, the name has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, particularly in the fields of sports, entertainment, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Timo over time
The chart below shows babies named Timo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Timo, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Timo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3170 | 24 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3696 | 46 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2675 | 46 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Timo
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Timo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Timo in the UK right now?
In 2023, Timo was ranked #2546 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Timo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 9 babies registered as Timo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Timo?
Short form of the given name Timothy, of Greek origin meaning "honoring God".
How many people are called Timo in the UK?
A total of 119 babies have been registered as Timo across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.