Name meaning & stats
Tim
Tim (English origin). 80,647 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Tims are 1.4× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Timothy.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
80,647 US babies were named Tim between 1940 and 2025. Tim is often a nickname, so many people called Tim are registered under a longer name.
Where Tims end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 176 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | High · 159 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 100 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 94 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Tims show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Tim has a surprise career: 2.0×
Spelling family
Tim is the main spelling
- Tim 99%
- Timm 1%
- Tyheim <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)