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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TIM-ee //ˈtɪmi//
Origin: English; diminutive of Timothy
Meaning: Honoring God (Greek); to honor God (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Timmy is derived from the name Timothy, which has its roots in the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), meaning 'honoring God' or 'in God's honor.' The name is composed of the elements 'timos,' meaning 'honor,' and 'theos,' meaning 'God.' Timothy was introduced into Latin as Timotheus and subsequently made its way into Old French before being adopted into English. The earliest recorded use of Timothy in Christian contexts can be traced back to the New Testament of the Bible, where Timothy is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul, notably in the letters addressed to him around the first century CE.
Throughout history, Timothy has been a name associated with several notable figures, including Timothy of Ephesus, a prominent early Christian leader and bishop, who is believed to have died around 97 CE. The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Christian church, particularly during the Middle Ages, as it was borne by various saints and scholars.
The name was also included in significant biblical translations, such as the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Timothy has been associated with virtues such as faithfulness and devotion, reflecting its biblical origins.
This has contributed to its endurance across generations. The diminutive form 'Timmy' emerged as a familiar and affectionate variant, often used in familial or informal contexts.
The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its strong historical and religious connotations, as well as its representation of honor and reverence in a spiritual sense.
Famous people named Timmy
In this section, you will find notable people named Timmy. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Timmy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Timmy Hill is a professional race car driver best known for competing in NASCAR and winning the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series championship.
Timmy Trumpet is a musician and DJ best known for his hit single 'Toca' and performances at major music festivals.
Fictional characters named Timmy
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Timmy Turner is a fictional character from the animated television series The Fairly OddParents. He is a young boy who is granted two fairy godparents that help him navigate the challenges of childhood with magical solutions.
Timmy is a fictional character from the video game series Timmy's Adventure. They are the main protagonist who embarks on a quest to save their world from dark forces.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timmy was first seen in the United States in 1926.
Timmy has ranked as high as #403 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, California, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Timmy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Timmy is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Timmy was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Timmy.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2015 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2014 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2013 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2012 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2011 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2008 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2007 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 2006 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 2005 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 2003 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2002 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 2001 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 2000 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1999 | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| 1998 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 1997 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1996 | 118 | 118 | 0 |
| 1995 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 1994 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1993 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1992 | 144 | 144 | 0 |
| 1991 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 1990 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1989 | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| 1988 | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| 1987 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 1986 | 136 | 136 | 0 |
| 1985 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 1984 | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 1983 | 158 | 158 | 0 |
| 1982 | 184 | 184 | 0 |
| 1981 | 167 | 167 | 0 |
| 1980 | 235 | 235 | 0 |
| 1979 | 271 | 271 | 0 |
| 1978 | 286 | 286 | 0 |
| 1977 | 293 | 293 | 0 |
| 1976 | 290 | 284 | 6 |
| 1975 | 308 | 308 | 0 |
| 1974 | 361 | 361 | 0 |
| 1973 | 387 | 382 | 5 |
| 1972 | 473 | 465 | 8 |
| 1971 | 627 | 619 | 8 |
| 1970 | 655 | 646 | 9 |
| 1969 | 712 | 698 | 14 |
| 1968 | 979 | 968 | 11 |
| 1967 | 975 | 967 | 8 |
| 1966 | 1,048 | 1,038 | 10 |
| 1965 | 1,098 | 1,087 | 11 |
| 1964 | 1,309 | 1,301 | 8 |
| 1963 | 1,392 | 1,379 | 13 |
| 1962 | 1,453 | 1,437 | 16 |
| 1961 | 1,491 | 1,482 | 9 |
| 1960 | 1,584 | 1,572 | 12 |
| 1959 | 1,578 | 1,570 | 8 |
| 1958 | 1,177 | 1,177 | 0 |
| 1957 | 606 | 606 | 0 |
| 1956 | 408 | 408 | 0 |
| 1955 | 287 | 282 | 5 |
| 1954 | 250 | 250 | 0 |
| 1953 | 185 | 178 | 7 |
| 1952 | 179 | 179 | 0 |
| 1951 | 187 | 187 | 0 |
| 1950 | 160 | 160 | 0 |
| 1949 | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| 1948 | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| 1947 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1946 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1945 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1944 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1943 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1942 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1941 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1940 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1939 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1938 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1937 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1936 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1935 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1933 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1929 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Timmy (2019)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |