Timmie
Timmie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Honoring God or honored by God.
Origin and history
Timmie is a diminutive of Timothy, which originates from the Greek name Timotheos. It carries the meaning of honoring God or honored by God. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-20th century as a friendly informal variant.
Popularity in the United States
3,250 babies in the United States have been named Timmie since 1880. It ranks #2253 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- NC (10.7 %)
- MS (9.2 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 105 |
| 1940-1950 | 237 |
| 1950-1960 | 780 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,166 |
| 1970-1980 | 387 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 85 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 8 |
Famous people named Timmie
- Timmie Rogers: Comedian, Singer
Nicknames
Tim
Fun facts
- Timmie emerged as a spelling variant of Timmy, used commonly in mid-20th-century America.
- The root name Timotheos combines the Greek elements 'time' (honor) and 'theos' (god).