Timthoy
Combination of Timothy and Troy, conveying honor and strength.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Timthoy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Timthoy today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timthoy births was 1970 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timthoy. 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 Timthoy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1970
7 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1970 SSA rank
#4,200
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Timthoy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Timthoy from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Timthoy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timthoy 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 Timthoy 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 Timthoy
The given name Timthoy has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "timtho," which translates to "one who walks with purpose." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who exhibited determination and resolve in their pursuits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timthoy can be found in the Etruscan funerary inscriptions of the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were often carved onto the sarcophagi of prominent Etruscan figures, indicating that the name held a certain level of prestige within the society.
During the Roman era, the name Timthoy was adopted and adapted by the ruling classes. It is believed that the Roman general Timthoy Claudius, who lived from 60 BCE to 12 CE, was one of the most notable bearers of the name during this period. He was renowned for his military exploits and his contributions to the expansion of the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Timthoy resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in the regions that had been influenced by the Etruscan and Roman civilizations. One notable figure was Timthoy of Aachen, a 9th-century monk and scholar who played a significant role in the preservation and dissemination of ancient texts during the Carolingian Renaissance.
The Renaissance period saw a renewed interest in classical names, and Timthoy once again gained popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of the time. Timthoy Botticelli, the renowned Italian painter who lived from 1445 to 1510, was one of the most famous bearers of the name during this era. His works, such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," are celebrated as masterpieces of the Renaissance period.
In the 19th century, the name Timthoy found its way into literature and poetry. Timthoy Wordsworth, the English Romantic poet who lived from 1770 to 1850, was a prominent figure of the time and is best known for his works such as "The Prelude" and "Lyrical Ballads."
While the name Timthoy has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Its Etruscan origins and its enduring presence throughout various eras of European history serve as a testament to the enduring fascination with names that evoke a sense of purpose and determination.
People
Timthoy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timthoy 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
Timthoy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timthoy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timthoy 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Timthoy a common name?
We classify Timthoy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timthoy most popular?
The single biggest year for Timthoy was 1970, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timthoy is about 59 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 Timthoy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Timthoy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timthoy 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 Timthoy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Timthoy 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 Timthoy 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 common is the name Timthoy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.