unisex name
Thimothee
tee-moh-TAY (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 500
Thimothee is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Thimothee Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Thimothee?
In 2009, Thimothee was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Thimothee Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Thimothée | Thimothée is a rare spelling of Thimothee, written with an acute accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Thimothee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Thimothee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Thimothee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Thimothee
- French tee-moh-TAY
Sibling Names for Thimothee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Thimothee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Thimothee
Is Thimothee a girl's or a boy's name?
Thimothee is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Thimothee?
Thimothee has 3 syllables.
When was Thimothee most popular?
Thimothee peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Thimothee a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Thimothee currently ranks #4,274 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.