Timm
Timm is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Honouring God, or ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Timm is a North German and Dutch low-German variant or short form of Timothy or Dietrich. It historically derives from elements meaning honouring God or people's ruler. In the United States, it is a rare given name, mostly appearing as a variant spelling of Tim.
Popularity in the United States
651 babies in the United States have been named Timm since 1880. It ranks #4025 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WI (73.3 %)
- MN (11.9 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- CA (3.7 %)
- MI (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 247 |
| 1960-1970 | 246 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Timm
- Timm Klose: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Timm developed as a medieval Low German and Dutch short form for names like Timothy and Dietrich.
- Fewer than 700 males have been recorded with the exact given name Timm in the U.S. since 1880.