Tim

Boy's name

Tim is a short form of the name Timothy, which comes from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timotheos) meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God."

Meaning God's honor
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 54 Falling
Peak year 1960

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Tim Allen - Actor, comedian, "Home Improvement," "Toy Story"
  • Tim Burton - Director, "Edward Scissorhands," "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
  • Tim Cook - CEO of Apple Inc.
  • Tim Duncan - NBA basketball player, San Antonio Spurs
  • Tim McGraw - Country music singer
  • Tim Tebow - NFL quarterback, baseball player, philanthropist
  • Tim Howard - Soccer goalkeeper, US Men's National Team
  • Tim Robbins - Actor, director, "The Shawshank Redemption"
  • Tim Berners-Lee - Inventor of the World Wide Web
  • Tim Gunn - Fashion consultant, "Project Runway" mentor

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