Timithy
Derived from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God".
Name Census estimates that about 354 living Americans carry the first name Timithy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Timithy today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timithy births was 1964 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timithy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
354
~ 1 in 968,233 Americans
Peak year
1964
17 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,180
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Timithy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Timithy from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 122 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timithy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Timithy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Timithy
The name Timithy has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "timē," meaning "honor" or "respect," and "theos," meaning "God." The name is believed to have first appeared around the 1st century AD, during the early days of Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timithy can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. Timithy was a companion and disciple of the apostle Paul, who addressed two of his epistles (letters) to Timithy. These letters, known as 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, provide valuable insights into the life and teachings of early Christianity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Timithy. One of the earliest was Saint Timithy, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. He was a bishop of Ephesus and is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the Middle Ages, Timithy was a relatively uncommon name, but it gained popularity during the Protestant Reformation. One notable figure was Timithy Bright (c. 1551-1615), an English physician and writer who published several works on topics such as medicine, religion, and geography.
During the 17th century, Timithy Cruso (1657-1697) was an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including a popular book titled "The Spiritual Husbandman."
In the 18th century, Timithy Dwight IV (1752-1817) was an influential American educator, theologian, and president of Yale College (now Yale University). He played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and religious life of early America.
Another notable figure was Timithy Pickering (1745-1829), an American politician and statesman who served as the third United States Secretary of State under Presidents George Washington and John Adams.
As the name Timithy continued to be used over the centuries, it has been borne by many individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, scientists, and political figures. However, it is important to note that the specifics of the name's etymology and historical references may vary depending on the cultural and linguistic context in which it is used.
People
Timithy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timithy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Timithy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timithy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 354 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timithy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 968,233 US residents.
Is Timithy a common name?
We classify Timithy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timithy most popular?
The single biggest year for Timithy was 1964, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timithy is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Timithy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timithy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.