Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimothy since 1954
Babies named Kimothy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 44 |
| 1960s | 24 | 66 |
| 1970s | 5 | 15 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimothy is a rare, modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1954. It likely blends the names Kim and Timothy, or it may be a creative respelling of Timothy with a 'K'. The name reached its peak usage in 1964, but it has never appeared in the top 1000 names for any given year. Its trajectory has been stable, with only a handful of births per year since the 1960s. As a modern invention, Kimothy carries no ancient etymological roots, and its meaning is considered uncertain. Its top states of usage are not recorded due to its scarcity.
Kimothy is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1954. It appears to be a blend of the names Kim (itself a short form of Kimberly or a feminine variant of Kimball) and Timothy (a Greek name meaning 'honoring God'). However, it may also be a creative respelling of Timothy with a 'K'. The name has seen sporadic use without a clear etymological root in any ancient language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Tim, Timmy
Sibling names for Kimothy
Names that share Kimothy's style, for a brother or sister.
