Total births
651
Boys' name · since 1941
Timm
651 babies named Timm in U.S. Social Security records since 1941, with the highest year being 1959. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 651
- total births
- 1941–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
651 boys have been named Timm since 1941, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Timm recorded 651 times among boys since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 1982.
- 651 total births
- 1941–1982 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
651 boys have been named Timm since 1941, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1982.
- 651
- total births
- 1941–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Timm was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
41 babies were named Timm in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Timm's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Timm's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Timm at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Timm popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–1982
- Peak year (1959)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Timm by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Timm's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Timm births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
101 births
- 1950s
1950s
247 births
- 1960s
1960s
246 births
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 247 births (38% of all-time use).
How Timm compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Timm's total volume
Timm vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Timm by state
Where Timm concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 99 | 15.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 16 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
Wisconsin share of Timm's total US births 15.2%
Even split
99 of 651 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Timm? ▼
651 babies have been named Timm since 1941. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1959 with 41 births.
When was Timm most popular? ▼
Timm was most popular in the 1950s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Timm most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Timm are Wisconsin (99 births), Minnesota (16 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Timm been used? ▼
Timm has been recorded in Social Security data since 1941, spanning 42 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Timm? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Timothy, Tim, Timmy, Timmothy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Timm's data
- Timm's decade-level peak was the 1950s (247 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Timms (99 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Timm
Nearby Names Like Timm
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Timm
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Timmy Boy
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Timmothy Boy
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Timmie Boy
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Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1941–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Timm: Baby Name Since 1941 - 651 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/timm. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Timm draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.