Declining since 1985, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Timmy since 1926
Babies named Timmy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 742 |
| 1950s | 4,997 |
| 1960s | 11,929 |
| 1970s | 3,915 |
| 1980s | 1,602 |
| 1990s | 1,192 |
| 2000s | 774 |
| 2010s | 362 |
| 2020s | 118 |
Meaning & origin
Timmy entered U.S. naming records in 1926 and saw its peak popularity in 1960, during the baby boom era when short, friendly forms of traditional names were especially favored. In that year, it ranked much higher than it does today. Since 1985, its trajectory has been steadily falling, and in 2025 it held rank 5,861 with approximately 1 in 113,872 boys receiving the name. The name's appeal lies in its approachable, boy-next-door quality, often associated with youth and warmth. While it remains a familiar nickname for Timothy, its standalone use has declined, reflecting broader trends away from diminutives as given names.
Timmy developed as a pet form of Timothy, which itself comes from the Greek name Timotheos, derived from timē 'honor' and theos 'God'. It has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century, particularly popular in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Where Timmy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Timmy” around the world
Where Timmy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim
Sibling names for Timmy
Names that share Timmy's style, for a brother or sister.
