Timur Boy

Popularity: #873 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationTEE-moor / tiːˈmʊr

Turkic; Persian

Meaning

Turkic: iron; Persian: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Timur is a name of Turkic origin, commonly associated with the historical figure Timur (Tamerlane), a 14th-century conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in Central Asia. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Central Asia and the Middle East. It is often associated with strength and bravery due to its meanings and historical connotations.

Similar Names

TariqZamirKhalidSamirAmirRami

Variants

  • Timur
  • Tamerlane

International Variants

  • Timur (Turkish)
  • Tamerlan (French)

Famous people named Timur

Timur (Tamerlane) was a 14th-century conqueror known for his military campaigns across Asia and Europe.

Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh-Russian filmmaker known for directing films such as 'Wanted' and 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter'.

Fictional characters named Timur

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Sibling Suggestions

TamerlaneArslanKhanZahirAminRashid

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Timur was first seen in the United States in 1969. Timur has ranked as high as #1325 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Timur has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Timur (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 7
25%
CA 6
21%
IL 5
18%
NY 5
18%
WA 5
18%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19695
19725
19756
19768
19807
19825
19835
19855
198610
19875
19888
19895
19928
19945
199611
19977
19986
19995
20007
200118
20029
200317
20047
200518
200618
200724
200821
200918
201033
201134
201244
201339
201426
201542
201651
201761
201850
201939
202038
202148
202249
202349
202451