Tymerius
A masculine name derived from the Greek word 'tymos,' meaning honor or distinction.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tymerius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tymerius today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tymerius births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tymerius. 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 Tymerius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,890
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Tymerius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tymerius 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 Tymerius 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 Tymerius
The name Tymerius has its origins in the ancient Indo-European language family, specifically from the Proto-Indo-European root "*tem-", meaning "to cut". This root gave rise to words related to cutting, dividing, and separating in various descendant languages.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Tymerius can be traced back to the 5th century CE, where it appeared in a collection of Roman military records. It is believed that the name was originally used by soldiers or warriors, perhaps related to their role in battle or their ability to cut through enemy lines.
In the 8th century, the name Tymerius was mentioned in a Latin manuscript chronicling the lives of early Christian saints. This suggests that the name may have also been adopted by some religious figures during the early medieval period.
The first recorded individual bearing the name Tymerius was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 9th century. His name was Tymerius of Mainz, and he was known for his involvement in various political and military affairs during the reign of the Carolingian dynasty.
Another notable figure with the name Tymerius was a 12th-century Benedictine monk and scholar from the Monastery of St. Gall in present-day Switzerland. He was known as Tymerius the Scribe and was renowned for his calligraphic skills and his contributions to preserving ancient manuscripts.
In the 15th century, a Italian Renaissance painter named Tymerius Boccaccio gained recognition for his frescoes and religious artworks. He was active in the city of Florence and is believed to have been influenced by the works of Masaccio and other contemporary masters.
During the 16th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Tymerius Mercator made significant contributions to the field of mapmaking. He was responsible for creating some of the earliest accurate maps of the Americas and was highly regarded for his attention to detail and scientific approach.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tymerius was a 17th-century German philosopher and mathematician, Tymerius Leibniz. He is best known for his pioneering work in developing infinitesimal calculus independently of Sir Isaac Newton and for his contributions to various branches of philosophy, including metaphysics and logic.
While the name Tymerius may have faded in popularity over the centuries, its rich historical legacy and connections to various fields, from warfare and religion to art and science, remain a testament to its enduring significance.
People
Tymerius + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tymerius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tymerius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tymerius 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 Tymerius a common name?
We classify Tymerius 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 Tymerius most popular?
The single biggest year for Tymerius was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tymerius is about 20 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 Tymerius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tymerius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tymerius 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 Tymerius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tymerius 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 Tymerius 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 Tymerius as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.