Taym
A masculine Arabic name meaning flourishing time or season.
Name Census estimates that about 339 living Americans carry the first name Taym. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taym today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taym births was 2016 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taym. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Taym with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
339
~ 1 in 1,011,075 Americans
Peak year
2016
33 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,673
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Taym: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taym from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 204 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taym remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taym by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taym during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tayms live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Taym, while Michigan, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taym
The name Taym is a relatively uncommon given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "taym," which means "blessed" or "fortunate." This name was particularly prevalent in the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taym can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. In the Qur'an, Taym is mentioned as the name of a tribe that resided in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century. This tribe was known for its warriors and their fierce loyalty to their ancestral traditions.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Taym. One of the most prominent among them was Taym ibn Abi Thabit (630-704 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. His poetry was widely celebrated for its eloquence and depth, and he was regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of his time.
Another historical figure who carried the name Taym was Taym al-Dat (730-800 CE), a prominent Islamic theologian and philosopher from Basra, modern-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on Islamic ethics and morality.
In the realm of military history, Taym al-Ansari (unknown birth and death dates) was a notable Arabian military commander who fought alongside the Prophet Muhammad in several battles during the early days of Islam. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Moving forward in time, Taym al-Rifai (1119-1182 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from modern-day Iran. His spiritual teachings and poetic works had a profound impact on the development of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, and continue to be studied and revered by Sufi practitioners to this day.
Another figure of note was Taym al-Din al-Razi (1149-1209 CE), a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and medicine. He was highly respected for his vast knowledge and his innovative approaches to scientific inquiry.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Taym. While not an extremely common name, it has left an indelible mark on various cultures and disciplines, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Taym + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taym as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taym: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taym?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 339 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taym going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,011,075 US residents.
Is Taym a common name?
We classify Taym as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 341 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taym most popular?
The single biggest year for Taym was 2016, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taym is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taym in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taym a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taym in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Taym still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taym in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taym can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Taym as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Taym on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.