Timur
Timur is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Iron.
Origin and history
Timur is a traditional Turkic name meaning 'iron'. Historically associated with the 14th-century conqueror Timur (Tamerlane), the name remains popular in Central Asia, Russia, and Turkey. In the United States, it is a rare but steadily growing choice.
Popularity in the United States
977 babies in the United States have been named Timur since 1880. It ranks #3705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1642.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37 %)
- FL (30.8 %)
- CA (20.6 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- PA (2.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 42 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 419 |
| 2020-2029 | 285 |
Famous people named Timur
- Timur Bekmambetov: Film Director, Producer
- Timur Gareyev: Chess Grandmaster
- Timur Miroshnychenko: Television Presenter
Fun facts
- The name was borne by the famous 14th-century Turco-Mongol conqueror known in the West as Tamerlane.
- Derived from the ancient Turkic word 'temir', the name directly translates to iron, symbolizing endurance.