Timber Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Timber' originates from Middle English with roots in Old French and Latin, meaning 'wood suitable for building.' It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with construction and carpentry. There is no biblical relevance, and the term gained popularity during the medieval period. Today, it is perceived positively in relation to eco-friendly practices.
The name Timber is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Timber has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Timber' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9847th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4828th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2749th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5627th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4703rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2741st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Timber' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Timber"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪmbər/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The word 'timber' comes from the Middle English 'timber,' which is derived from the Old French 'timber' meaning 'to build' or 'to assemble,' and ultimately from the Latin 'timber' meaning 'wood.'
Meaning
Wood suitable for building or carpentry.
Language Evolution
Old French: timber, Middle English: timber, Modern English: timber
Historical Usage
The term 'timber' gained popularity in the English language during the medieval period as construction and carpentry became essential trades.
Variants & Derivatives
Timbers, Timberland
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, 'timber' is widely recognized as a term associated with construction, sustainability, and natural resources, often viewed positively in the context of eco-friendly building practices.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Timber"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Timber"
"Timber" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9847th of 10718 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4828th of 24088 | 275 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2749th of 23106 | 544 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13005th of 19264 | 22 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5627th of 27321 | 234 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4703rd of 35406 | 453 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2741st of 30306 | 755 |
Regional Popularity of "Timber" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- |
47.80% 3261st/6822 |
51.05% 3204th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Timber" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
64.93% 4748th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.83% 2304th/3984 |
- |
37.16% 2535th/6822 |
56.39% 3539th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Timber"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Timber" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.