Timmy
A diminutive of the male given name Timothy.
Every Timmy since 1926 — 25,923 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Timmy
Timmy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,107 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 25,923 American babies have been named Timmy. Its peak came in 1960, when 1,584 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Timmy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Timmy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #6,107 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #5,042 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,206 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,610 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,642 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,905 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,561 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,516 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,973 |
| 2016 | — | — | 33 | #3,433 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,220 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,748 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,802 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,999 |
| 2011 | — | — | 37 | #3,105 |
| 2010 | — | — | 40 | #2,956 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,939 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,784 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79 | #1,846 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67 | #2,009 |
| 2005 | — | — | 83 | #1,647 |
| 2004 | — | — | 88 | #1,529 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65 | #1,841 |
| 2002 | — | — | 96 | #1,382 |
| 2001 | — | — | 107 | #1,253 |
| 2000 | — | — | 104 | #1,266 |
| 1995 | — | — | 109 | #1,087 |
| 1990 | — | — | 139 | #875 |
| 1985 | — | — | 145 | #735 |
| 1980 | — | — | 235 | #563 |
| 1975 | — | — | 308 | #456 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,789 | 646 | #306 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,185 | 1,087 | #220 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,904 | 1,572 | #192 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,647 | 282 | #441 |
| 1950 | — | — | 160 | #541 |
| 1945 | — | — | 64 | #774 |
| 1940 | — | — | 19 | #1,622 |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,121 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,495 |
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Famous people named Timmy
- Timmy Simons Soccer player · b. 1976
- Timmy Mayer Racing driver · 1938–1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Timmy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Timothy.
How popular is the name Timmy in 2025?
Timmy ranked #6,107 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Timmy?
25,923 babies have been named Timmy in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Timmy most popular?
Timmy peaked in 1960, when 1,584 newborns received the name.
Is Timmy a boy or girl name?
Timmy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Timmy rising or falling?
Timmy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Timmy?
Well-known people named Timmy include Timmy Simons (soccer player), Timmy Mayer (racing driver).