Tim
Tim is of Greek origin, derived from Timothy, meaning 'honoring God' or 'one who honors God.' It has evolved from a nickname into a standalone name with a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#2514 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple and easy to spell with no common misspellings
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Short and complete as a standalone name, though can also be used as a nickname for Timothy
- •Universally recognized in English-speaking countries
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Famous People
Tim Cook
CEO of Apple Inc.
Tim Burton
Film Director
Tim Berners-Lee
Inventor of the World Wide Web
Tim Allen
Actor and Comedian
Statistics
83,327
Total births since 1880
1960
Peak year
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