UK boy's name
Timon
Greek name meaning "he who honors" or "honorer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Timon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Timon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3334, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 7 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Timon. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Timon ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 7 boys were registered as Timon.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Timon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3334
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
1998
7 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Timon mean?
The given name Timon has its origins in the Greek language, deriving from the word "timē" which means "honor" or "esteem." It gained popularity during ancient times in Greece and surrounding regions influenced by Greek culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timon can be found in Plato's philosophical dialogues, where a character named Timon the Misanthrope is portrayed as a wealthy Athenian who grew disillusioned with human nature and became a recluse. This literary reference dates back to the 4th century BC.
In the Bible's New Testament, a disciple named Timon is mentioned in the Book of Acts as one of the Seven Deacons appointed to assist the Apostles in the early Christian church. This occurrence of the name is from the 1st century AD.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Timon. One example is Timon of Phlius, a philosopher and poet who lived in the 3rd century BC and wrote satirical works criticizing the moral failings of his contemporaries.
Another prominent figure was Timon of Athens, a wealthy Athenian citizen from the 5th century BC whose life story inspired William Shakespeare's play "Timon of Athens," which explores themes of generosity, ingratitude, and misanthropy.
In the 16th century, Timon Stubbes (1543-1610) was an English Puritan pamphleteer known for his work "The Anatomie of Abuses," which criticized various social and moral issues of his time.
More recently, Timon Samuelson (1929-2019) was a Norwegian politician and trade unionist who served as the leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1983 to 1992.
Timon Balloo (born 1982) is a contemporary French-Mauritian chef who has gained recognition for his innovative culinary creations and commitment to sustainable practices.
The name Timon, with its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, has been carried through the ages by individuals from various walks of life, including philosophers, religious figures, writers, politicians, and culinary artists. Its enduring presence reflects the historical and cultural significance attached to the concept of honor and esteem.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Timon over time
The chart below shows babies named Timon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Timon, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Timon 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 | #3334 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4389 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3141 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2032 | 16 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Timon
- 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
Timon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Timon in the UK right now?
In 2020, Timon was ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Timon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 7 babies registered as Timon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Timon?
Greek name meaning "he who honors" or "honorer".
How many people are called Timon in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Timon across the 15 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.