Tymon
A masculine Polish name meaning "to honor" or "honorable one".
Name Census estimates that about 515 living Americans carry the first name Tymon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tymon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tymon births was 2005 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tymon. 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
515
~ 1 in 665,542 Americans
Peak year
2005
24 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,045
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Tymon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tymon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tymon 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 Tymon 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 Tymon
The given name Tymon has its origins in the Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "timios," which means "honored" or "esteemed." The name was initially used to honor individuals who were highly regarded in society or had achieved greatness in their respective fields.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tymon can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 5th century BCE. In these writings, the name was often associated with notable philosophers, scholars, and statesmen of the era. However, it is essential to note that the spelling and pronunciation may have varied slightly from the modern form.
During the Byzantine era, the name Tymon gained popularity among the Eastern Orthodox Christian community. It was frequently bestowed upon individuals who had dedicated their lives to the service of the Church or demonstrated exceptional devotion to their faith. In this context, the name carried a spiritual significance and was seen as a symbol of piety and righteousness.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various transformations and adaptations in different languages and cultures. In some regions, the name was spelled as "Timón" or "Timoń," reflecting the local linguistic influences. Despite these variations, the core meaning of the name remained consistent, honoring those who were held in high esteem.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tymon:
1. Tymon of Athens (c. 460 BCE - c. 390 BCE), a renowned Greek philosopher and one of the earliest known individuals to bear the name. He was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Plato.
2. Saint Tymon the Deacon (1st century CE), a Christian martyr who lived during the time of the apostles and was revered for his unwavering faith and devotion to the early Church.
3. Tymon the Grammarian (c. 1270 - c. 1350), a Byzantine scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Greek grammar and literature.
4. Tymon Zaborowski (1799 - 1828), a Polish poet and dramatist who was a prominent figure in the Polish Romantic movement and is remembered for his patriotic works.
5. Tymon Terlecki (1905 - 1988), a Polish writer and journalist who was active during the interwar period and gained recognition for his novels and short stories depicting rural life in Poland.
While the name Tymon may have evolved over time and been adopted by various cultures, its essence remains rooted in the ancient Greek tradition of honoring those who have achieved greatness or lived lives worthy of respect and admiration.
People
Tymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tymon 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
Tymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 515 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tymon 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 665,542 US residents.
Is Tymon a common name?
We classify Tymon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 527 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tymon was 2005, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tymon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tymon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tymon 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.