Tymir
An ancient Slavic masculine name meaning "brave and powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,549 living Americans carry the first name Tymir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tymir today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tymir births was 2024 (176 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tymir. 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
- • Tymir is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 221,275 Americans
Peak year
2024
176 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,179
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Tymir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tymir from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 542 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tymir 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 Tymir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tymirs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Tymir, while Tennessee, Maryland, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tymir
The name Tymir is of Turkic origin, derived from the ancient Turkic word "temir," which means "iron." This name has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples, who were nomadic tribes that roamed across parts of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The earliest known use of the name Tymir can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was borne by several notable figures among the Turkic tribes. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tymir Khan, a powerful ruler of the Golden Horde, a Mongol-Turkic empire that ruled over parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the 13th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Tymir appears in the epic poem "Dede Korkut," a seminal work of Turkic oral tradition. This collection of stories, dating back to the 9th or 10th century, depicts the adventures and exploits of the legendary Oghuz Turks, and features characters bearing the name Tymir.
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the name Tymir. One notable example is Tymir Bektayev (1857-1932), a Kazakh poet and writer who played a significant role in the development of Kazakh literature. Another is Tymir Davletov (1904-1988), a Soviet Kazakh actor and director, recognized for his contributions to the Kazakh theater and cinema.
In the world of sports, Tymir Bulat (born 1986) is a Kazakhstani professional boxer who has won numerous titles, including the WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion in 2014. Additionally, Tymir Kulambetov (born 1986) is a Kazakhstani football player who has represented his country at the international level.
While the name Tymir has its roots in the Turkic cultures, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Turkic influences or connections. However, its rich historical significance and etymological ties to the ancient Turkic word for "iron" remain an integral part of its identity.
People
Tymir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tymir 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
Tymir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tymir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,549 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tymir 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 221,275 US residents.
Is Tymir a common name?
We classify Tymir as "Rare". It ranks above 92.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,564 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tymir most popular?
The single biggest year for Tymir was 2024, when 176 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tymir is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tymir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tymir 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.
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.