Total births
977
Boys' name · since 1969
Timur
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 977 babies named Timur, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2614
- among boys today
- 977
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Timur is the #2614 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 977 recorded since 1969.
Timur has 977 recorded births among boys since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2614 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #2614 among boys today
- 977 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Timur is currently the #2614 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 977 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2614
- among boys today
- 977
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Timur vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2614
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Timur was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
61 babies were named Timur in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Timur compares
977 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Timur's all-time total is 166% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Timur | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 977 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Timur's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Timur's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Timur at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#2,614
Active since
1969
Timur popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Timur by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Timur's strongest decade.
419 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Timur births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 157
2000s
157 births
- 2010s
2010s
419 births
- 2020s
2020s
285 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 419 births (43% of all-time use).
How Timur 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 Timur's total volume
Timur vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Timur by state
Where Timur concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 138 | 14.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 115 | 11.8% |
| #3 | California | | 77 | 7.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 28 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Timur's total US births 14.1%
Even split
138 of 977 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Timur? ▼
977 babies have been named Timur since 1969. It currently ranks #2614 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 61 births.
When was Timur most popular? ▼
Timur was most popular in the 2010s decade with 419 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Timur most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Timur are New York (138 births), Florida (115 births), California (77 births).
How long has the name Timur been used? ▼
Records for Timur go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Timur? ▼
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 Timur's data
- Timur's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (419 total births) through the 2020s (285) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Timurs (138 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Timur
Nearby Names Like Timur
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Timur
Timothy Boy
#206 1,084,192 births
Tim Boy
#2505 83,358 births
Timmy Boy
#4925 25,755 births
Timmothy Boy
#12566 4,108 births
Timmie Boy
3,250 births
Compare Timur side by side: Timur vs Timothy Timur vs Tim Timur vs Timmy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Timur
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Timur: #2614 Boys' Name - 977 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/timur. 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 Timur 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 June 2026.