Thimothy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHIM-oh-thee / θɪˈmɒθiEnglish; Variant of Timothy
Meaning
Greek: honoring God
Historical & Cultural Background
Thimothy is a variant of the name Timothy, which has roots in the Greek name Timotheos. The name Timothy was popularized in early Christianity due to its association with Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul. The variant Thimothy is less common but retains the same meaning and cultural significance. It reflects a modern adaptation of a classic name.
Trend Summary
Thimothy has seen limited use in the United States, with a slight increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Timothy
International Variants
- Timoteo (Spanish); Timothée (French); Timofey (Russian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thimothy was first seen in the United States in 1948. Thimothy has ranked as high as #1049 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Thimothy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thimothy (1967)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 32 |
| 1966 | 36 |
| 1967 | 39 |
| 1968 | 38 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |