Tim
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Honoring God or one who honors God
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #3230 in 2025 with 37 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Timo, meaning honoring god or one who honors god.
Famous people named Tim: Tim Burton (director), Tim Cook (Apple CEO)
Similar names: timmy, taim, tiam, timia, timo, tamim, temima, timani
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Tim? About 1 in 89,959 babies born in 2025 were named Tim, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tim
What does the name Tim mean?
Tim means “Honoring God or one who honors God” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Tim?
Tim has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Honoring God or one who honors God”.
How popular is Tim?
Tim ranked #3181 in 2025 — given to 37 babies that year.
When was Tim most popular?
Tim peaked in 1960 with 6,931 babies registered that year.
Is Tim a boy or girl name?
Tim is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tims in registered births are male.
Is the name Tim rising or falling in popularity?
Tim has risen 241 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3422 in 2020 to #3181 in 2025.
How long has Tim been recorded?
Tim appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.