UK boy's name
Timofey
Variant of the Greek name Timotheos, meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Timofey is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Timofey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 7 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Timofey. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Timofey ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 7 boys were registered as Timofey.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Timofey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2016
7 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Timofey mean?
The given name Timofey has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek name Timotheos, which is composed of the elements "timos" meaning "honor" and "theos" meaning "god." This suggests that the name originally carried the meaning of "honoring God" or "honored by God."
The name Timofey was introduced to the Slavic world, including Russia, through the influence of Christianity and the translation of religious texts. It became a popular name among Orthodox Christians, particularly in Russia and other Eastern Slavic regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timofey can be found in the Bible, where it appears as Timothy. Timothy was a companion and disciple of the Apostle Paul, mentioned in the New Testament epistles written by Paul.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Timofey. One of the most prominent was Timofey Khmelnitsky (1632-1653), the son of the famous Ukrainian Cossack leader, Bohdan Khmelnytsky. Timofey played a role in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century.
Another historical figure was Timofey Kozlovsky (1778-1840), a Russian composer and conductor who served as the director of the Imperial Chapel Choir in St. Petersburg during the reign of Tsar Alexander I.
In the literary world, Timofey Granovsky (1813-1855) was a renowned Russian historian and professor at Moscow University, known for his influential lectures on European history.
The name Timofey also gained prominence in the Russian Orthodox Church, with several notable clergymen bearing this name. One example is Timofey Kazansky (1737-1803), who served as the Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna in the late 18th century.
Another figure of note was Timofey Semenov-Tyan-Shansky (1818-1889), a Russian geographer, statistician, and explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of Central Asia.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who carried the name Timofey, highlighting its deep roots in various spheres of influence throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Timofey over time
The chart below shows babies named Timofey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Timofey, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timofey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Timofey 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 | #3391 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3622 | 38 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Timofey
- 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
Timofey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Timofey in the UK right now?
In 2024, Timofey was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Timofey most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 7 babies registered as Timofey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Timofey?
Variant of the Greek name Timotheos, meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God".
How many people are called Timofey in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Timofey across the 13 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.