NAME PROFILE
Tim
Tim is derived from the Greek name Timothy, meaning 'honoring God.' The name Tim embodies qualities of loyalty, kindness, and a sense of adventure, often associated with individuals who are approachable and dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 83,546 |
| Gender | Male (94% / 6%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%TX — 26%NY — 18%OH — 15%IL — 15%
Notable People
Tim Allen (Actor, *Home Improvement*) · Tim Berners-Lee (Inventor of the World Wide Web) · Tim Duncan (Basketball player, NBA legend) · Tim Robbins (Actor, *The Shawshank Redemption*) · Tim McGraw (Country singer and actor)
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