Timonthy
Timonthy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Honoring God or honored by God.
Origin and history
Timonthy is a rare spelling variant or historical typographical transposition of Timothy, which derives from the Greek name Timotheos meaning 'honoring God'. The standard form Timothy was widely popular in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Timonthy appears occasionally in U.S. birth records, likely as a variant spelling.
Popularity in the United States
850 babies in the United States have been named Timonthy since 1880. It ranks #3827 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.6 %)
- GA (23.8 %)
- IL (23.8 %)
- OH (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 289 |
| 1970-1980 | 237 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tim, Timmy
Fun facts
- Timonthy functions primarily as an uncommon spelling variant of the classic masculine name Timothy.
- Most recorded births for Timonthy in the United States occurred in the mid-to-late 20th century alongside the peak of Timothy.