Find out how popular the first name Testimony has been for the last 5 years (from 2016 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Testimony by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Testimony is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 85% of people named Testimony being female.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Testimony.

The history of the first name Testimony

The given name Testimony is a modern English name derived from the noun "testimony," which means "a solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact." The name is not of ancient origin and does not have a direct equivalent in other languages or cultures.

Testimony as a given name emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the religious and spiritual connotations of the word. It may have been chosen by parents who wished to express their faith or gratitude for a child's birth, seeing the child as a testament or witness to their beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of Testimony as a given name is Testimony Adisa, a Nigerian-American actress born in 1984. Another early bearer of the name is Testimony Akavi, a Nigerian author and entrepreneur born in 1987.

A notable historical figure with the first name Testimony is Testimony Onanuga (1907-1977), a Nigerian educator and politician who served as a member of the Western Region House of Assembly in the 1950s.

Testimony Bolton, born in 1979, is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She is known for her collaborations with Kirk Franklin and has released several solo albums.

Testimony Young, born in 1989, is a professional basketball player from the United States. She played college basketball at Florida State University and has played professionally in several countries, including Spain and Israel.

While Testimony is a relatively uncommon name, it has been used by individuals from various backgrounds, perhaps as a way to express the significance of their beliefs, experiences, or personal journeys.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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