Holding steady.
Popularity of Timonthy since 1953
Babies named Timonthy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 289 |
| 1970s | 237 |
| 1980s | 164 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Timonthy is a variant spelling of Timothy that appeared in U.S. birth records starting in 1953. Its peak year of usage was 1965, reflecting a time when traditional biblical names were popular, but variant spellings were less common. Since then, the name has remained rare, with a stable trajectory that indicates minimal contemporary usage. Unlike the standard Timothy, which has been a top-100 name for decades, Timonthy has never ranked in the top 1000, making it a highly distinctive choice. The name's etymology ties it to the Greek Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God', a meaning shared with its more conventional counterpart.
Timonthy is a respelling of Timothy, which comes from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), composed of τιμάω (timao) 'to honor' and θεός (theos) 'God'. The Latinized form Timotheus was used in the Bible for a companion of Saint Paul. The spelling Timonthy, with an 'n' instead of an 'o', is a modern American variant that appears sporadically in records from the mid-20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim, Timmy
Sibling names for Timonthy
Names that share Timonthy's style, for a brother or sister.
