Timothhy
One who honors God, from Greek "timao" (to honor) and "theos" (God).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Timothhy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Timothhy today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timothhy births was 1957 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timothhy. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Timothhy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1957
6 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1957 SSA rank
#3,958
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Timothhy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Timothhy 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 Timothhy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Timothhy
The name Timothhy originates from the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek words "timao," meaning "to honor," and "theos," meaning "God." Thus, the name Timothhy can be interpreted as "honoring God" or "honored by God."
In the New Testament of the Bible, Timothhy is mentioned as a close companion and disciple of Saint Paul. He is believed to have been born around 17 AD in Lystra, a city located in modern-day Turkey. The Apostle Paul addressed two of his letters in the New Testament to Timothhy, known as the First and Second Epistles to Timothhy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Timothhy was Timothhy of Gaza, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. He was tortured and executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 304 AD.
Another notable figure named Timothhy was Timothhy I, the Patriarch of Constantinople, who held office from 511 to 518 AD. He played a significant role in the church councils of his time and helped resolve theological disputes.
During the Middle Ages, Timothhy became a popular name among Christians, particularly in Western Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Timothhy of Bagdad, a Nestorian Christian scholar who lived in the 9th century AD and made important contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy.
In more recent history, Timothhy Dexter (1747-1806) was an American businessman and philanthropist known for his eccentric behavior and substantial wealth. He is remembered for his generosity and for founding the town of Dexter, Maine.
Timothhy Pickering (1745-1829) was an American politician and statesman who served as the third United States Secretary of State under Presidents George Washington and John Adams.
These are just a few examples of individuals named Timothhy who have left their mark on history across various fields and time periods, highlighting the enduring appeal and significance of this name.
People
Timothhy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timothhy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Timothhy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timothhy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timothhy 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Timothhy a common name?
We classify Timothhy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timothhy most popular?
The single biggest year for Timothhy was 1957, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timothhy is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Timothhy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Timothhy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timothhy 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.
Is Timothhy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Timothhy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Timothhy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Timothhy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.