Find out how popular the first name Time has been for the last 1 years (from 2021 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Time by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Time is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Time.

The history of the first name Time

The name Time is an English word derived from the Old English "tima" and the Proto-Germanic "timan", meaning a space of time or a period. It is believed to have its roots in the Proto-Indo-European base "di-" meaning to divide or distribute. The name is closely related to the word "tide" and originally referred to a period or season.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Time can be found in the medieval poem "Piers Plowman" by William Langland, written in the late 14th century. In the poem, Time is personified as a figure who helps the dreamer understand the transitory nature of life.

In the 16th century, the English philosopher and statesman Sir Thomas More used the name Time in his work "A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation" as a personification of the relentless passage of time.

The name Time was also used by the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare in his play "The Rape of Lucrece" (1594), where Time is portrayed as a force that brings both joy and sorrow.

One notable historical figure who bore the name Time was Time Cladpole (c. 1570-1624), an English composer and musician who served as a court musician to King James I.

In the 18th century, the English poet and artist William Blake used the name Time in his poem "The Tyger" (1794), where Time is depicted as a merciless force that shapes the world.

Another significant figure named Time was Time Speakers (1822-1889), a Native American leader of the Cayuga nation who played a crucial role in preserving the language and culture of his people.

In the 20th century, the American musician and singer Time Rice (1944-1976) gained popularity as a member of the band Canned Heat, known for their blues rock sound.

While the name Time is not widely used as a given name today, it has a rich literary and historical legacy, representing the ever-present concept of the passage of time and its influence on human existence.

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