Is Timmy a boy's or girl's name?

Timmy is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 168 recorded births.

When was Timmy most popular?

Timmy reached its peak popularity in 1960 with 1,572 births that year. It is currently ranked #5203 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Timmy?

Timmy is currently ranked #5203 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 25,738 babies since 1926.

Timmy

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsDeclining Also a pet name

#5203▼ 1000in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given name Timothy.

Timmy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, a diminutive of Timothy, from Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God' or 'in honor of God,' from time (honor) and theos (god). In the New Testament, Timothy was Saint Paul's closest companion and the recipient of two epistles.

Timmy carries the cheerful, approachable warmth of a classic nickname. From Lassie's young hero to the imaginative boy in The Fairly OddParents, Timmy has a wholesome, adventurous spirit that has delighted generations.

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Popularity Over Time

Timmy was #1529 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5203, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Timmy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	102	#5112	▼
2010s	362	#3231	▼
2000s	774	#1849	▼
1990s	1,192	#1051	▼
1980s	1,602	#721	▼
1970s	3,915	#417	▼
1960s	11,928	#219	▲
1950s	4,997	#409	▲
1940s	742	#897	▲
1930s	107	#2493	▲
1920s	17	#3364	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(95 years, 1926–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Timmy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	19	#5203	-7 (-26.9%)
2023	26	#4203	+9 (52.9%)
2022	17	#5610	+4 (30.8%)
2021	13	#6639	-14 (-51.9%)
2020	27	#3903	-5 (-15.6%)
2019	32	#3558	0
2018	32	#3515	+5 (18.5%)
2017	27	#3973	-6 (-18.2%)
2016	33	#3433	-3 (-8.3%)
2015	36	#3220	-8 (-18.2%)
2014	44	#2748	+2 (4.8%)
2013	42	#2802	+3 (7.7%)
2012	39	#2999	+2 (5.4%)
2011	37	#3105	-3 (-7.5%)
2010	40	#2956	-1 (-2.4%)
2009	41	#2938	-3 (-6.8%)
2008	44	#2784	-35 (-44.3%)
2007	79	#1846	+12 (17.9%)
2006	67	#2008	-16 (-19.3%)
2005	83	#1647	-5 (-5.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Timmy as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Timmy has also been given to 168 girls in the U.S. since 1953.

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Current rank

168

Total births

1962

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Timmy be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Timmy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #5203. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Timmy has two lives

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1926–2024) · Methodology