girl's name
Timothea
tim-uh-THEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 157
Timothea is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1940.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Timothea Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 26 |
How Popular Is Timothea?
In 1987, Timothea was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Timothea
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Timothea Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Timothea over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Timothea
- English tim-uh-THEE-uh
Sibling Names for Timothea
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Timothea — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Timothea
How popular is the name Timothea?
In 1987, Timothea was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Timothea a girl's or a boy's name?
Timothea is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Timothea?
Timothea has 4 syllables.
When was Timothea most popular?
Timothea peaked in 1973, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.