Timmy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Timmy is a diminutive of the name Timothy, which has its roots in Hebrew and Greek, meaning 'honoring God'. The name has evolved through various languages and forms. It is characterized by its youthful and playful connotation, although it does not have direct biblical references. Timmy gained popularity in the 20th century and is commonly associated with children today.
The name Timmy is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Timmy 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, 'Timmy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1506th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 285th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 334th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 829th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1767th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3729th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5919th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7326th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Timmy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Timmy"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪmi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Timmy is a diminutive form of the name Timothy, which is derived from the Greek name 'Timotheos' meaning 'honoring God'. The Hebrew root relates to the idea of reverence.
Meaning
honoring God
Language Evolution
Timotheus (Greek), Timotheos (Greek), Timothy (Latin), Timmy (English)
Biblical Background
Timmy does not appear in the Bible, but it is related to Timothy, a prominent figure in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Timothy gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to its biblical association, leading to the use of Timmy as a diminutive in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Timothy, Tim, Timmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Timmy is often perceived as a playful and youthful name, commonly associated with children in modern culture.
Famous People
Timmy Mallett (television presenter), Timmy the Dog (character from the Famous Five series)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Timmy"
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 "Timmy"
"Timmy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1506th of 6773 | 388 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 285th of 7552 | 12,639 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 334th of 10718 | 8,908 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 829th of 16616 | 2,271 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1767th of 24088 | 1,178 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3729th of 23106 | 348 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5919th of 12526 | 78 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7326th of 19264 | 90 |
Regional Popularity of "Timmy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.59% 1014th/1546 |
- |
75.14% 1768th/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.38% 298th/2227 |
16.54% 402nd/2430 |
7.85% 224th/2853 |
14.99% 416th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.58% 340th/2937 |
14.38% 501st/3483 |
6.85% 241st/3518 |
12.19% 493rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.16% 964th/3685 |
25.41% 1137th/4475 |
14.11% 733rd/5194 |
15.01% 948th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.36% 2399th/4582 |
40.38% 2085th/5164 |
24.48% 1790th/7313 |
20.43% 1525th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
42.94% 2695th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Timmy" 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 "Timmy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Timmy" 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.