Timothy is a name of Greek origin that means "honoring God." It was first used as a Christian name in the Middle Ages and gained popularity during the Protestant Reformation. Timothy was also the name of one of Jesus' apostles, which further contributed to its widespread use among Christians. Throughout history, many notable figures have borne the name Timothy, including several saints and theologians. Today, Timothy remains a popular boys' name around the world.
The name Timmothy has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years in the United States. The earliest record of its usage as a baby name starts in 1941, with a total of 6 births that year. The following year, there were 9 births, indicating a slight increase in popularity.
However, from 1944 onwards, the number of babies named Timmothy began to fluctuate more significantly. There were only 5 births in 1944, but this number jumped up to 8 and then 14 in the subsequent years (1945 and 1947 respectively). The late 1940s saw a peak in Timmothy's popularity, with 23 births recorded both in 1949 and 1950.
The trend continued into the early 1950s, with the highest number of births recorded at 98 in 1958. This was followed by another peak of 134 births in 1960. However, after this point, the popularity of the name began to decline.
From 1962 onwards, the number of babies named Timmothy decreased annually until it reached its lowest point in recent years at 6 births in 2021 and 7 births in both 2022 and 2023. This indicates a significant decrease in popularity over time.
In total, between 1941 and 2023, there were 4096 babies named Timmothy born in the United States. Despite its fluctuations in popularity, it's clear that Timmothy has been a name that has stood the test of time, even if its peak popularity occurred many decades ago.