Timmy

Timmy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 boys in the United States.

Timmy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪmi/

About the name Timmy

Timmy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Timmy first appears in Social Security records in 1926. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #188 in 1959, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 25,738 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Timmy in US records

First recorded (US)
1926
Best US rank
#188 in 1959
Peak year
1960
Babies named Timmy in 2024
19
Total since 1880
25,738

Timmy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1765 in 1996
Babies named Timmy in 2025
7
Total since 1996
144

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Timmy mean?

The meaning of Timmy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Timmy a boy or girl name?

Timmy is a boy name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Timmy?

Timmy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Timmy?

Timmy first appears in US records in 1926. Its best-ever ranking was #188 in 1959, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Timmy?

Timmy is pronounced /ˈtɪmi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.