Honoring God
A short form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos. It combines 'timao' (to honor) and 'theos' (God). While Timothy remains a staple, the clipped version Tim is currently rare as a standalone birth name.
About 37 boys were named Tim in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed film director and artist
Actor and comedian known for Home Improvement
CEO of Apple Inc.
Grammy-winning country music singer
Five-time NBA champion
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Inventor of the World Wide Web
Academy Award-winning lyricist
Record-breaking soccer goalkeeper
The same feel as Tim — far less common.
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