Tim
Tim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tษชm/ ยท [tสฐษชm]
Meaning and origin of Tim
- A diminutive of the male given names Timothy and Timon (rare).
How popular is Tim?
Since 1880, 188 girls and 83,358 boys in the U.S. have been named Tim (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3532 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 1959. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Tim
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Tim FAQ
What does the name Tim mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Timothy and Timon (rare).
How popular is the name Tim?
Since 1880, 188 girls and 83,358 boys in the U.S. have been named Tim (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3532 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 1959. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tim a boy or girl name?
Tim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 188 girls and 83,358 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.