Tim
boy name#3181 in 2025Tim entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #60 in 1959, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3181
rank today
#60
peak (1959)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #501 |
| 1890s | #581 |
| 1900s | #549 |
| 1910s | #772 |
| 1920s | #873 |
| 1930s | #545 |
| 1940s | #223 |
| 1950s | #189 |
| 1960s | #99 |
| 1970s | #404 |
| 1980s | #889 |
| 1990s | #1502 |
| 2000s | #1717 |
| 2010s | #2321 |
| 2020s | #3130 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tim has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 63,500 people named Tim are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tim alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tim in 2025?
- Tim ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tim most popular?
- Tim peaked in 1959, reaching #60 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tim with classmates?
- Tim will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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