Tim Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtim / tɪmEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: Short form of Timothy; Greek: Honoring God
Historical & Cultural Background
Tim is commonly used as a diminutive of the name Timothy, which has roots in the Greek name Timotheos. The name Timothy was popularized by early Christian saints, including Timothy of Ephesus, a companion of the Apostle Paul. In modern times, Tim has become a standalone name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Tim has seen a steady decline in popularity in the United States since the 1970s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Timmy
International Variants
- Timoteo (Italian)
- Timur (Turkish)
- Timo (Finnish)
Famous people named Tim
Tim Berners-Lee is a computer scientist best known for inventing the World Wide Web.
Tim Allen is an American actor and comedian known for his role in the television series 'Home Improvement'.
Tim Duncan is a retired professional basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs.
Tim Robbins is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as 'The Shawshank Redemption'.
Fictional characters named Tim
Tim the Enchanter is a character from the film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', recognized for his magical abilities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tim was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tim has ranked as high as #121 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Tim has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tim (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 14 | |
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 12 |
1882 | 11 |
1883 | 16 |
1884 | 16 |
1885 | 16 |
1886 | 14 |
1887 | 18 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 14 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 15 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 19 |
1894 | 8 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 14 |
1897 | 7 |
1898 | 12 |
1899 | 13 |
1900 | 22 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 18 |
1903 | 25 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 19 |
1906 | 15 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 21 |
1909 | 30 |
1910 | 34 |
1911 | 23 |
1912 | 36 |
1913 | 37 |
1914 | 55 |
1915 | 40 |
1916 | 56 |
1917 | 48 |
1918 | 67 |
1919 | 57 |
1920 | 64 |
1921 | 54 |
1922 | 49 |
1923 | 65 |
1924 | 62 |
1925 | 60 |
1926 | 65 |
1927 | 64 |
1928 | 50 |
1929 | 74 |
1930 | 61 |
1931 | 72 |
1932 | 87 |
1933 | 101 |
1934 | 114 |
1935 | 131 |
1936 | 134 |
1937 | 162 |
1938 | 270 |
1939 | 245 |
1940 | 333 |
1941 | 388 |
1942 | 512 |
1943 | 618 |
1944 | 605 |
1945 | 779 |
1946 | 1,134 |
1947 | 1,330 |
1948 | 1,296 |
1949 | 1,007 |
1950 | 754 |
1951 | 715 |
1952 | 696 |
1953 | 744 |
1954 | 815 |
1955 | 1,143 |
1956 | 1,718 |
1957 | 3,251 |
1958 | 5,536 |
1959 | 6,828 |
1960 | 6,931 |
1961 | 6,249 |
1962 | 5,586 |
1963 | 5,017 |
1964 | 4,696 |
1965 | 3,718 |
1966 | 3,141 |
1967 | 2,624 |
1968 | 2,073 |
1969 | 1,545 |
1970 | 1,323 |
1971 | 1,049 |
1972 | 733 |
1973 | 523 |
1974 | 410 |
1975 | 327 |
1976 | 291 |
1977 | 254 |
1978 | 246 |
1979 | 148 |
1980 | 165 |
1981 | 162 |
1982 | 139 |
1983 | 97 |
1984 | 122 |
1985 | 101 |
1986 | 75 |
1987 | 83 |
1988 | 92 |
1989 | 96 |
1990 | 77 |
1991 | 68 |
1992 | 78 |
1993 | 64 |
1994 | 69 |
1995 | 51 |
1996 | 61 |
1997 | 57 |
1998 | 61 |
1999 | 74 |
2000 | 91 |
2001 | 81 |
2002 | 79 |
2003 | 88 |
2004 | 60 |
2005 | 84 |
2006 | 78 |
2007 | 77 |
2008 | 70 |
2009 | 69 |
2010 | 65 |
2011 | 48 |
2012 | 41 |
2013 | 51 |
2014 | 75 |
2015 | 61 |
2016 | 68 |
2017 | 53 |
2018 | 57 |
2019 | 57 |
2020 | 32 |
2021 | 42 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 37 |
2024 | 54 |