Rising since 1991, #1,520 for boys today.
Popularity of Tymir since 1991
Babies named Tymir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 442 |
| 2020s | 657 |
Meaning & origin
Tymir is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1991, and has since been on a steady upward trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 1520th with a rate of about 1 in 14,983 male births, reaching its highest position yet in 2024. The name is most common in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana, reflecting a regional preference. Tymir likely originated as a creative variant, perhaps blending the popular prefix Ty with the -mir ending seen in names like Amir. Its rise in the 2020s points to a growing trend of distinctive, invented names that feel both familiar and unique.
Tymir appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the early 1990s. It may be a variant of the name Ty, combined with the popular suffix -mir, or a blend of names like Tyler and Amir. No traditional etymology or roots in established languages have been documented.
Where Tymir is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tymir
Names that share Tymir's style, for a brother or sister.
