Timur
From Turkish Timur and other languages, ultimately from Proto-Turkic *temür (“iron”).
Every Timur since 1969 — 977 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Timur
Timur is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,639 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 977 American babies have been named Timur. Its peak came in 2017, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Timur stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Timur year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,639 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2,631 |
| 2023 | 49 | #2,689 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,711 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,691 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,068 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,097 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2,574 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,214 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,514 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,998 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,946 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,763 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,298 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,369 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,295 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,695 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,232 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,053 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,805 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,838 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,792 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,582 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,455 |
| 2000 | 7 | #9,036 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,501 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,475 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,406 |
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Famous people named Timur
- Timur Military personnel · 1336–1405
- Timur Bekmambetov Film director · b. 1961
- Timur Shah Durrani Politician · 1748–1793
- Timur Vermes Writer · b. 1967
- Timur Mutsurayev Singer · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Timur mean?
From Turkish Timur and other languages, ultimately from Proto-Turkic *temür (“iron”).
How popular is the name Timur in 2025?
Timur ranked #2,639 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Timur?
977 babies have been named Timur in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Timur most popular?
Timur peaked in 2017, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Timur a boy or girl name?
Timur is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Timur rising or falling?
Timur is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Timur?
Well-known people named Timur include Timur (military personnel), Timur Bekmambetov (film director), Timur Shah Durrani (politician).