Tim
A diminutive of the male given names Timothy and Timon .
Every Tim since 1880 — 83,546 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tim
Tim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,230 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 83,546 American babies have been named Tim. Its peak came in 1960, when 6,944 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 37 | #3,230 |
| 2024 | — | — | 54 | #2,520 |
| 2023 | — | — | 37 | #3,285 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,607 |
| 2021 | — | — | 42 | #2,968 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,482 |
| 2019 | — | — | 57 | #2,389 |
| 2018 | — | — | 57 | #2,353 |
| 2017 | — | — | 53 | #2,444 |
| 2016 | — | — | 68 | #2,083 |
| 2015 | — | — | 61 | #2,228 |
| 2014 | — | — | 75 | #1,942 |
| 2013 | — | — | 51 | #2,456 |
| 2012 | — | — | 41 | #2,901 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,586 |
| 2010 | — | — | 65 | #2,094 |
| 2009 | — | — | 69 | #2,032 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70 | #2,026 |
| 2007 | — | — | 77 | #1,873 |
| 2006 | — | — | 78 | #1,786 |
| 2005 | — | — | 84 | #1,633 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #2,019 |
| 2003 | — | — | 88 | #1,491 |
| 2002 | — | — | 79 | #1,569 |
| 2001 | — | — | 81 | #1,513 |
| 2000 | — | — | 91 | #1,388 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,753 |
| 1990 | — | — | 77 | #1,268 |
| 1985 | — | — | 101 | #905 |
| 1980 | — | — | 165 | #677 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,492 | 327 | #436 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,857 | 1,324 | #199 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,532 | 3,718 | #97 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,669 | 6,931 | #60 |
| 1955 | — | — | 1,144 | #212 |
| 1950 | 5 | #6,032 | 754 | #242 |
| 1945 | — | — | 779 | #192 |
| 1940 | — | — | 333 | #308 |
| 1935 | — | — | 131 | #500 |
| 1930 | — | — | 61 | #839 |
| 1925 | — | — | 60 | #868 |
| 1920 | — | — | 64 | #851 |
| 1915 | — | — | 40 | #1,014 |
| 1910 | — | — | 34 | #478 |
| 1905 | — | — | 19 | #546 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #516 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #554 |
| 1890 | — | — | 17 | #455 |
| 1885 | — | — | 16 | #477 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #563 |
Famous people named Tim
- Tim Cook Businessperson · b. 1960
- Tim Berners-Lee Computer scientist · b. 1955
- Tim Burton Film director · b. 1958
- Tim Curry Actor · b. 1946
- Tim Robbins Actor · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tim mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Timothy and Timon .
How popular is the name Tim in 2025?
Tim ranked #3,230 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tim?
83,546 babies have been named Tim in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tim most popular?
Tim peaked in 1960, when 6,944 newborns received the name.
Is Tim a boy or girl name?
Tim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tim rising or falling?
Tim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tim?
Well-known people named Tim include Tim Cook (businessperson), Tim Berners-Lee (computer scientist), Tim Burton (film director).