Tim
Tim is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Honoring God or honored by God.
Origin and history
Tim is a established short form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos. It was widely popular in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a familiar, classic masculine name, though its usage as an independent given name has declined in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
83,358 babies in the United States have been named Tim since 1880. It ranks #354 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1693.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- TX (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 139 |
| 1890-1900 | 132 |
| 1900-1910 | 191 |
| 1910-1920 | 453 |
| 1920-1930 | 607 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,377 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,002 |
| 1950-1960 | 22,202 |
| 1960-1970 | 41,572 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,305 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,131 |
| 1990-2000 | 660 |
| 2000-2010 | 777 |
| 2010-2019 | 576 |
| 2020-2029 | 234 |
Famous people named Tim
- Tim Allen: Actor, Comedian
- Tim Burton: Director, Producer
- Tim McGraw: Singer, Actor
Fun facts
- Tim originated as a familiar short form of Timothy before being registered frequently as an official standalone given name.
- The name experienced its peak registration in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.