Tim

Tim is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 54 boys in the United States.

Tim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/tɪm/

About the name Tim

Tim belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tim first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #60 in 1959, and in 2024 54 babies received the name — 83,327 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tim in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#60 in 1959
Peak year
1960
Babies named Tim in 2024
54
Total since 1880
83,327

Tim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#588 in 1996
Babies named Tim in 2025
7
Total since 1996
457

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tim mean?

The meaning of Tim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tim a boy or girl name?

Tim is a boy name. In 2024, 54 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tim?

Tim comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tim?

Tim first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #60 in 1959, and 54 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tim?

Tim is pronounced /tɪm/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.