Tymarius
A masculine name of obscure origin, possibly derived from Greek elements.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tymarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tymarius today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tymarius births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tymarius. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tymarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,356
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Tymarius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tymarius 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 Tymarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tymarius
The name Tymarius has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "timos," meaning "honor" or "value." It is believed to have emerged during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BC. This name was likely used among Greek-speaking communities in the Mediterranean region and throughout the territories controlled by the Greek empires of that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tymarius can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Polybius, who lived from around 200 BC to 118 BC. He mentioned a man by this name who was a soldier in the Achaean League, an ancient Greek confederation of city-states.
In the 2nd century AD, a philosopher and rhetorician named Tymarius of Caunus is known to have lived in the ancient Greek city of Caunus, located in modern-day Turkey. He was renowned for his teachings and writings on philosophy and rhetoric.
During the Byzantine Empire, which ruled from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Tymarius was occasionally used among the Greek-speaking population. One notable individual was Tymarius of Constantinople, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his works on theology and his contributions to the development of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the 14th century, a Greek monk named Tymarius was recorded as living in the monasteries of Mount Athos, a peninsula in northern Greece known for its Orthodox monastic communities. He was recognized for his piety and devotion to the monastic life.
Another historical figure with this name was Tymarius of Crete, a Greek Renaissance humanist scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was celebrated for his expertise in classical Greek literature and his translations of ancient texts into modern Greek.
While the name Tymarius was primarily used in ancient Greece and the Byzantine Empire, it has also appeared in other cultures and regions over time, albeit less frequently. However, due to its Greek origins and historical significance, it remains closely associated with the ancient Greek world and its rich cultural heritage.
People
Tymarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tymarius 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
Tymarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tymarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tymarius 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 Tymarius a common name?
We classify Tymarius 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 Tymarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Tymarius was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tymarius is about 17 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 Tymarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tymarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tymarius 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 Tymarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tymarius 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 Tymarius 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 Tymarius?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.