Timmy

Timmy - A very unique male name

Timmy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1939 on position #1608. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Timmy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Timmy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Timmy. The baby boy name Timmy was given to 10 baby boys in 2019, ranking #3135 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 155,099 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Timmy peaked in popularity 67 years ago in 1959 on position 189.

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Timmy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Timmy is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,695 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,838.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Timmy is where you live.

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Timmy origin and meaning

English — diminutive of Timothy

Diminutive of Timothy — Greek Timotheos, 'honouring God'

Timmy is Timothy's diminutive registered as a legal name in its own right — a mid-century habit that has ended, as Timothy itself is now the registered form. It first appears in the data in 1939, peaked in 1960 with 1,548 births, and totals 22,201 lifetime births. It has no row in the 2020 or 2025 data.

Attested etymology

Timmy is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Timmy, pop culture references for the name Timmy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Timmy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Timmy, sorted by popularity.

Tony / Tommy / Tom / Tim / Tommie / Tatum / Titan / Toney / Tayden / Timmie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Timmy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Timmy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Timmy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TIM-ee · /ˈtɪmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Tim

Famous bearers

• Timmy Turner — Animated protagonist of The Fairly OddParents (Fictional, 2001) Fictional

Style

Nickname name

Why parents choose it

A boyish 1960s diminutive; as a legal name today it reads as a period piece, though Timmy remains a living nickname for Timothy.

Worth knowing

• A diminutive as a legal name can feel too young on an adult résumé — the classic watch-out for this family.