Timmothy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Timmothy originates from the Greek name 'Timotheos', which means 'honoring God'. It has evolved through various forms, including Timotheus in Latin and Timothy in English. The name is associated with positive traits such as reliability and faithfulness, and it has biblical relevance due to its mention in the New Testament. Its popularity grew significantly in the Christian community after the early centuries.
The name Timmothy is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Timmothy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Timmothy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4830th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 942nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 865th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1399th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3552nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10052nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Timmothy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Timmothy"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪməθi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Timmothy is derived from the Greek name 'Timotheos', which means 'honoring God' or 'in God's honor'. The name is composed of the elements 'time' (honor) and 'theos' (God).
Meaning
honoring God
Language Evolution
Timotheus (Latin), Timotheos (Ancient Greek), Timothy (English)
Biblical Background
The name Timothy is found in the New Testament, where Timothy was a companion of the Apostle Paul and a prominent figure in early Christianity.
Historical Usage
Timothy gained popularity in the Christian world after the New Testament was written, particularly from the 4th century onwards as a common name among Christians.
Variants & Derivatives
Tim, Timmy, Timo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Timmothy is perceived as a traditional yet versatile name, often associated with reliability and faithfulness.
Famous People
Timothy Olyphant, Timothy Dalton, Timothy McVeigh
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Timmothy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Timmothy"
"Timmothy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4830th of 6773 | 28 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 942nd of 7552 | 1,196 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 865th of 10718 | 1,412 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1399th of 16616 | 963 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3552nd of 24088 | 428 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10052nd of 23106 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Timmothy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.02% 624th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
43.74% 1248th/2853 |
29.91% 830th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.84% 759th/2937 |
48.89% 1703rd/3483 |
30.30% 1066th/3518 |
22.95% 928th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.62% 1460th/3685 |
- |
33.85% 1758th/5194 |
24.90% 1573rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
- |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
47.72% 3561st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Timmothy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Timmothy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Timmothy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.