How Many People Are Named Thimothy?

Complete statistics for the name Thimothy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Thimothy
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Thimothy is a very rare name, with only 640 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 515,258 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1967 with 39 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~640
Living in US
1 in 515,258
Americans
1967
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Timothy
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Thoughtful Innovative
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,618
Worldwide Bearers
#117,534
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,806
🇳🇬 Nigeria
407
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
358
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
231
🇮🇳 India
194
🇺🇸 United States
163
🇨🇲 Cameroon
118
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
95
🇮🇩 Indonesia
79
🇿🇲 Zambia
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
640 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
456
Would be 30–60 (60%)
295
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 756 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1967

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Thimothy Through the Generations

Thimothy has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1967 when 39 babies were given this unique name. Today, there are 640 individuals named Thimothy living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to see its bearers grow older but hasn't lost its charm, maintaining a stable position between classic and modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 5

✨ Similar Names to Thimothy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thimothy's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Thimothy

How Many People Have the Name Thimothy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 640 people in the United States currently share the name Thimothy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 515,258 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thimothy a Common or Rare Name?

Thimothy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Thimothy Mean?

Thimothy means "creative variant of Timothy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thimothy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Thimothy Most Popular?

The name Thimothy reached peak popularity in 1967, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Thimothy?

Approximately 640 people named Thimothy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 756. That works out to roughly 1 in 515,258 Americans.

Is Thimothy a rare name?

Thimothy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 515,258 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thimothy mean?

Thimothy means "creative variant of Timothy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Thimothy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Thimothy are male and 0% are female.

When was Thimothy most popular?

Thimothy peaked in 1967 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US640
All-Time Births756
1 in X1 in 515,258
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1967
World Rank#117,534
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.