Holding steady.
Popularity of Timoth since 1952
Babies named Timoth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Timoth's real moment was 1981.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Timoth is a rare modern English variant of Timothy, first recorded in 1952 yet never achieving widespread use. Its peak occurrence was in 1981, and its trajectory has remained stable, with no states reporting notable usage. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 or registered a measurable one-in-N incidence. Its spelling diverges from the traditional Timothy, reflecting a trend toward minimalism in name formation. Despite its rarity, Timoth offers a streamlined alternative to its longer counterpart.
Timoth likely emerged as a modern English variant or diminutive of Timothy, which derives from the Greek name Timotheos (timē 'honor' + theos 'God'). While Timothy has been used since antiquity, the clipped form Timoth appears rarely in historical records, first appearing in U.S. data in 1952. Its usage remains sporadic, reflecting a contemporary trend toward streamlined spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim, Timmy
Sibling names for Timoth
Names that share Timoth's style, for a brother or sister.
