Timmy
Timmy is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Honoring God, or honored by God.
Origin and history
Timmy originated as a familiar diminutive of Timothy, which derives from the Greek name Timotheos. It gained strong popularity as an independent given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is less common for newborns but remains widely recognized as a friendly classic.
Popularity in the United States
25,755 babies in the United States have been named Timmy since 1880. It ranks #733 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1809.
States where it is most popular
- NC (7.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- KY (7 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- TN (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 107 |
| 1940-1950 | 742 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,997 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,929 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,915 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,602 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,192 |
| 2000-2010 | 774 |
| 2010-2019 | 362 |
| 2020-2029 | 118 |
Famous people named Timmy
- Timmy Thomas: Singer, Musician
- Timmy Hansen: Racing driver
Nicknames
Tim
Fun facts
- The name evolved from the Greek Timotheos, combining 'timao' (to honor) and 'theos' (god).
- Timmy experienced its highest U.S. usage in the 1950s and 1960s before gradually declining.