Tim
Pronunciation: [ t-IHM ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tim first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 181 babies have been named Tim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tim is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,286 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,286
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from the Roman family Tatius"
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Greek/Welsh origin
"calm, serene; of the valley"
#65,222 in US
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About the Name Tim
Tim is a girl name .
Is Tim a boy or girl name? Tim is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,286 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,523. Tim is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tim is currently ranked #65,286 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tim include Timber . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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