Timohty Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TIM-oh-thee //ˈtɪməθi//
Origin: Hebrew; Greek
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; Greek: 'to honor'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Timohty is a variant of Timothy, which has its roots in the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of the elements 'timao' meaning 'to honor' and 'theos' meaning 'God.' This etymological foundation reflects a meaning of 'honoring God.' The name was adopted into Latin as Timotheus before being introduced into Old French and subsequently into Middle English, where it evolved into its current form. The transition into English occurred around the 14th century, influenced by the Norman Conquest and the subsequent integration of French linguistic elements into English.
Historically, Timothy is a significant figure in early Christianity, mentioned in the New Testament as a companion of the Apostle Paul. He is traditionally recognized as a saint, with his feast day celebrated on January 26 in the Western Christian calendar.
The letters attributed to Paul, known as the Epistles to Timothy, provide insights into the early Christian church and its teachings, further solidifying the name's prominence in Christian contexts. The name gained additional recognition through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped to disseminate the name across English-speaking populations.
Culturally, the name Timothy has been associated with qualities such as faithfulness and devotion, resonating with its biblical roots. It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives like Tim and Timmy often used in familial or informal contexts.
The enduring nature of the name reflects its deep historical and spiritual significance, as well as its adaptability across languages and cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timohty was first seen in the United States in 1962.
Timohty has ranked as high as #5871 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Timohty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Timohty 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 Timohty 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 Timohty.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 13 | 13 |
| 1988 | 10 | 10 |
| 1987 | 19 | 19 |
| 1986 | 22 | 22 |
| 1985 | 21 | 21 |
| 1984 | 20 | 20 |
| 1983 | 11 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 16 | 16 |
| 1980 | 16 | 16 |
| 1979 | 18 | 18 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 | 10 |
| 1970 | 13 | 13 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Timohty
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