Timmothy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIM-uh-thee / /ˈtɪməθi/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Honoring God; Greek: To honor
Historical & Cultural Background
Timmothy is a variant of Timothy, which has roots in the Greek name Timotheos. The name gained popularity in Christian contexts due to Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul. It has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages. The name has maintained a presence in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Trend Summary
Timmothy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Timothy
- Timmy
International Variants
- Timoteo (Spanish)
- Timothé (French)
- Timotheus (Latin)
Famous people named Timmothy
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Fictional characters named Timmothy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timmothy was first seen in the United States in 1941. Timmothy has ranked as high as #1012 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Timmothy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Timmothy (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 43 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 61 |
| 1956 | 68 |
| 1957 | 74 |
| 1958 | 98 |
| 1959 | 95 |
| 1960 | 134 |
| 1961 | 111 |
| 1962 | 119 |
| 1963 | 94 |
| 1964 | 104 |
| 1965 | 96 |
| 1966 | 127 |
| 1967 | 107 |
| 1968 | 103 |
| 1969 | 102 |
| 1970 | 95 |
| 1971 | 94 |
| 1972 | 74 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1974 | 80 |
| 1975 | 75 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 84 |
| 1978 | 91 |
| 1979 | 85 |
| 1980 | 69 |
| 1981 | 64 |
| 1982 | 68 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 61 |
| 1985 | 71 |
| 1986 | 94 |
| 1987 | 66 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |