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First Name
83k
in the U.S.
since 1880
83k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
894
in the U.S.
in 2010
894
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tim mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tim
User Submitted Origins
English
53%
Dutch
29%
Greek
18%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Tim is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin and means "God has honored you".
- A submission from Nevada, U.S. says the name Tim means "Honored by God" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Tim means "Honoring God" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Rhode Island, U.S. says the name Tim means "Superior god" and is of Geez origin.
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Tim means "The guardian, keeper or protractor".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Tim is of Fiction origin and means "The keeper of tins and keys".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Tim means "love".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- A male given name, a shortened form of Timothy and, very rarely, of Timon.
- (slang, derogatory, Britain, Ireland) A Catholic.
- (slang, soccer) A supporter of the Scottish football team Celtic F.C..
Tim was also found in the following language(s): Azerbaijani, Danish, German, Norwegian, Slovene, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Tim
Notable Persons Named Tim
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine is a Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Chairman of theDemocratic National Committee, 38th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, and 76th Mayor of Richmond. Tim was born on February 26th, 1958 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Tim Burton
Tim Burton is a film director, film producer, writer, artist, and screenwriter. He has had major accomplishments since 1982. Tim was given the name Timothy Walter Burton on August 25th, 1958 in Burbank, California, U.S.
Tim Curry
Tim Curry is an actor, voice actor, and singer. He was most active from 1968 to present. Tim was given the name Timothy James Curry on April 19th, 1946 in Grappenhall.
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow is a football player for the Free agent. Tim was born on August 14th, 1987 in Makati, Philippines.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a scientist. Tim was given the name Timothy John Berners-Lee on June 8th, 1955 in London.
Tim Allen
Tim Allen is an actor and comedian. He was most active from 1975 to present. Tim was given the name Timothy Allen Dick on June 13th, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, United States.
- AviciiElectronic Music
- Tim RothActor
- Tim RobbinsActor
- Tim McGrawMusician
- Tim DuncanBasketball Player
- Tim DalyActor
- Tim Kennedy
- Tim CahillSoccer Player
- Tim HowardSoccer Player
- Tim ConwayActor
- Tim MinchinMusician
- Tim MathesonActor
- Tim FarronPresident of the Liberal Democrats
- Tim BuckleyMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tim
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tim
Tiny Tim
Tiny Tim was an americana (music) musician. He plays Ukulele, guitar, and vocals. He was most prominent from 1962 to 1996. Tiny was given the name Herbert Khaury on April 12th, 1932 in Manhattan, New York City, United States. He breathed his last breath on November 30th, 1996.
Tim
Tim is a christian, k-pop, rhythm, and blues singer and singing. His most notable accomplishments were from 2002 to present. Tim was given the name Hwang Young-Min on December 23rd, 1981.
Ahmed Abdul-Malik
Ahmed Abdul-Malik was a jazz musician. He plays Double bass and Oud. Ahmed was given the name Jonathan Tim, Jr. on January 30th, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He breathed his last breath on October 2nd, 1993.
Black Magic Tim
Black Magic Tim is a director, cinematographer, editor, visual effects artist, editing, visual effects, and visual effectsartist. He was most active from 1990 to present. Black was given the name Timothy Malcom Wilson .
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tim | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 29.87% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.65% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 51.45% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.67% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.35% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.01% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tim
People with the last name Tim are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Tim
| #17 | Boy Names Unique to the Plains |