Timber Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIM-ber / /ˈtɪm.bər/English; Nature-inspired
Meaning
Wood; strong and resilient
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Timber is derived from the English word for wood, often associated with strength and durability. It reflects a connection to nature and the outdoors. Timber has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly for girls, as nature-themed names have become more fashionable.
Trend Summary
Timber has seen a rise in popularity as a nature-inspired name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Timber was first seen in the United States in 1970. Timber has ranked as high as #1310 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Timber has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Timber (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 72 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 45 |