Taymour
An Arabic masculine name meaning "auspicious" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Taymour. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taymour today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taymour births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taymour. 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 Taymour with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Taymour. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,833
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Taymour: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taymour 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 Taymour during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taymour
The name Taymour has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "taamir," which means "prosperous" or "flourishing." The name gained popularity in the Middle East, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taymour can be found in the 14th century, when it was used by Timur, also known as Tamerlane, a powerful Turko-Mongol conqueror who established the Timurid Empire across modern-day Central Asia, Iran, and parts of India. Timur's birth name was Taymour, although he later adopted the title "Tamerlane" (meaning "Timur the Lame") due to a war injury.
In the Islamic world, the name Taymour has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such example is Taymour Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (chief minister) during the reign of Sultan Murad IV in the 17th century.
Another prominent individual with this name was Taymour Ghadban, an Iraqi artist and sculptor born in 1929. He is renowned for his sculptures and public artworks that adorn various cities in Iraq, showcasing his unique style and contribution to the country's cultural heritage.
In literature, the name Taymour is featured in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi. The poem, written in the 10th century, recounts the legends and histories of ancient Persia and includes characters bearing the name Taymour.
It is worth noting that the name Taymour has also been used by several influential figures in modern times, although their details are not included in this historical overview, as per the requested parameters.
Throughout its long history, the name Taymour has maintained its connection to the Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures, carrying connotations of prosperity, growth, and cultural richness. Its enduring presence across different eras and regions highlights its significance and the lasting impact of those who have borne this name.
People
Taymour + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taymour 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
Taymour: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taymour?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taymour 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Taymour a common name?
We classify Taymour as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taymour most popular?
The single biggest year for Taymour was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taymour is about 12 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 Taymour in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taymour a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taymour 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 Taymour still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taymour 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 Taymour 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 Taymour as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Taymour, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.