Timmy
Timmy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪmi/
Meaning and origin of Timmy
- A diminutive of the male given name Timothy.
Etymology
From Tim + -y.
How popular is Timmy?
Since 1880, 168 girls and 25,755 boys in the U.S. have been named Timmy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3286 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #188 in 1959. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Timmy
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Timmy FAQ
What does the name Timmy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Timothy. From Tim + -y.
How popular is the name Timmy?
Since 1880, 168 girls and 25,755 boys in the U.S. have been named Timmy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3286 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #188 in 1959. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Timmy a boy or girl name?
Timmy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 168 girls and 25,755 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.