A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Timmothy since 1941
Babies named Timmothy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Timmothy's real moment was 1966.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 582 |
| 1960s | 1,097 |
| 1970s | 808 |
| 1980s | 679 |
| 1990s | 475 |
| 2000s | 275 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
The name Timmothy is a variant spelling of Timothy, which has Greek origins meaning 'honoring God.' While Timothy has been a classic name for centuries, the Timmothy spelling is much rarer. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1941 and reached its peak popularity in 1966. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2020. Currently, it ranks 9,714th, with approximately 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name in the latest year. Although it does not have strong associations with any particular state, its mid-century peak aligns with the popularity of similar names like Timothy and Thomas. The resurgence in recent years reflects a broader trend of reviving vintage names from the 1960s. Overall, Timmothy offers a distinctive twist on a traditional favorite.
Timmothy is a variant spelling of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, which combines timē (honor) and theos (God). The name entered English via the Latin Timotheus and has been used since the Protestant Reformation, though the Timmothy spelling is a modern respelling. It was most popular in the 1960s and has seen a revival in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim, Timmy, Timbo
Sibling names for Timmothy
Names that share Timmothy's style, for a brother or sister.
