Timberlyn
A name of English origin, meaning "forest meadow" or "woodland clearing".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Timberlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Timberlyn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timberlyn births was 2017 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timberlyn. 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.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2017
14 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,047
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Timberlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Timberlyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 70 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Timberlyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timberlyn 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 Timberlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Timberlyn
The name Timberlyn is a relatively modern invention, originating as a combination of the English word "timber" and the suffix "-lyn," which has roots in Old English and refers to a small clearing or meadow. This name likely emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating new names with nature-inspired elements.
While the name itself does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the individual components of the name do have some linguistic and cultural significance. The word "timber" is derived from the Old English "timbrian," meaning "to build with wood," and has been used in English since at least the 13th century to refer to construction materials made from trees.
The "-lyn" suffix, on the other hand, has its origins in Old English words like "linden" (meaning a type of tree) and "linnan" (meaning "to cease or leave off"). This suffix was often used in place names to indicate a small clearing or meadow, such as in the name "Ashlyn," which refers to a meadow near ash trees.
As for notable individuals with the name Timberlyn, it is challenging to find many historical examples given the name's relatively recent coinage. However, here are a few individuals who have carried this name:
1. Timberlyn Shropshire, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in the late 20th century, known for her sustainable and eco-friendly clothing line.
2. Timberlyn Felder, an American artist and sculptor from the early 21st century, whose works often incorporate natural materials and explore themes of nature and the environment.
3. Timberlyn Whittaker, an Australian author and children's book illustrator active in the early 2000s, known for her books celebrating the beauty of the natural world.
4. Timberlyn Jeffries, an American environmental activist and community organizer from the late 20th century, who advocated for the protection of forests and wildlife habitats.
5. Timberlyn Sawyer, an American musician and singer-songwriter from the early 21st century, whose music often featured nature-inspired themes and incorporated natural soundscapes.
While the name Timberlyn is a relatively modern creation, its components reflect a connection to nature and the natural world, which may have contributed to its popularity among parents seeking unique and meaningful names for their children.
People
Timberlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timberlyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Timberlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timberlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timberlyn 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Timberlyn a common name?
We classify Timberlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 179 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timberlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Timberlyn was 2017, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timberlyn is about 13 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 Timberlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Timberlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timberlyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Timberlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Timberlyn 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 Timberlyn 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 are called Timberlyn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.