Rising since 1990, #2,604 for boys today.
Popularity of Timur since 1969
Babies named Timur per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 419 |
| 2020s | 285 |
Meaning & origin
Timur, meaning 'iron', is a name with deep historical resonance. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and has been steadily rising in popularity since 1990. In 2025, it ranked 2604, with approximately 1 in 34162 boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2017, reflecting growing interest. The name is most frequently used in Illinois, Florida, and New York, suggesting a diverse, culturally aware base of parents. While historically linked to the conqueror Tamerlane, modern usage has shed much of that complex legacy, and Timur now stands on its own as a strong, straightforward choice.
Timur is derived from the Turkic word temür, meaning 'iron'. The name is most famously associated with the 14th-century conqueror Timur (Tamerlane), founder of the Timurid Empire. It remains a common given name across Turkic-speaking regions and parts of the Muslim world.
Where Timur is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Timur” around the world
Where Timur lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tim
Sibling names for Timur
Names that share Timur's style, for a brother or sister.
