Timmy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIM-ee / /ˈtɪmi/English; diminutive of Timothy
Meaning
Honoring God (Greek); to honor God (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
Timmy is commonly used as a diminutive of Timothy, which has roots in the Greek name Timotheos. The name Timothy appears in the New Testament of the Bible, where Timothy was a companion of the Apostle Paul. Timmy gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with youthfulness and innocence.
Trend Summary
Timmy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tim
- Timmy
International Variants
- Timoteo (Spanish)
- Timothé (French)
- Timur (Turkish)
Famous people named Timmy
Timmy Mallett is a British television presenter known for his work on children's television in the 1980s.
Timmy Turner is a fictional character from the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents,' known for his adventures with fairy godparents.
Timmy Hill is an American professional stock car racing driver.
Timmy the dog is a character from the 'Lassie' series, known for his adventures with the famous collie.
Fictional characters named Timmy
Timmy Turner is the main character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents,' who has fairy godparents that grant his wishes.
Timmy the sheep is a character from the children's television series 'Timmy Time,' known for his playful antics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timmy was first seen in the United States in 1926. Timmy has ranked as high as #395 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, California, Tennessee, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Timmy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Timmy (2019)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1926 | 6 |
1929 | 11 |
1930 | 5 |
1933 | 12 |
1934 | 6 |
1935 | 13 |
1936 | 10 |
1937 | 11 |
1938 | 25 |
1939 | 25 |
1940 | 19 |
1941 | 32 |
1942 | 36 |
1943 | 54 |
1944 | 65 |
1945 | 64 |
1946 | 87 |
1947 | 92 |
1948 | 140 |
1949 | 153 |
1950 | 160 |
1951 | 187 |
1952 | 179 |
1953 | 178 |
1954 | 250 |
1955 | 282 |
1956 | 408 |
1957 | 607 |
1958 | 1,176 |
1959 | 1,570 |
1960 | 1,572 |
1961 | 1,484 |
1962 | 1,435 |
1963 | 1,379 |
1964 | 1,300 |
1965 | 1,087 |
1966 | 1,038 |
1967 | 967 |
1968 | 968 |
1969 | 698 |
1970 | 646 |
1971 | 619 |
1972 | 465 |
1973 | 382 |
1974 | 361 |
1975 | 308 |
1976 | 284 |
1977 | 293 |
1978 | 286 |
1979 | 271 |
1980 | 235 |
1981 | 167 |
1982 | 184 |
1983 | 158 |
1984 | 171 |
1985 | 145 |
1986 | 136 |
1987 | 137 |
1988 | 140 |
1989 | 129 |
1990 | 139 |
1991 | 152 |
1992 | 144 |
1993 | 121 |
1994 | 121 |
1995 | 109 |
1996 | 118 |
1997 | 90 |
1998 | 105 |
1999 | 93 |
2000 | 104 |
2001 | 107 |
2002 | 96 |
2003 | 65 |
2004 | 88 |
2005 | 83 |
2006 | 67 |
2007 | 79 |
2008 | 44 |
2009 | 41 |
2010 | 40 |
2011 | 37 |
2012 | 39 |
2013 | 42 |
2014 | 44 |
2015 | 36 |
2016 | 33 |
2017 | 27 |
2018 | 32 |
2019 | 32 |
2020 | 27 |
2021 | 13 |
2022 | 17 |
2023 | 26 |
2024 | 19 |