Tim Lindsay

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tim Lindsay — English
156K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tim Lindsay is a name that combines English origins. The first name Tim is a masculine given name of English origin. Tim is a masculine given name. It is often short for Timothy. Tim (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. In Glasgow, Scotland Tim is a slang term for a Catholic. Tim Berners-Lee, English founder of the World-Wide Web Tim Harford, English economist author and popularizer of economics Tim de Zeeuw (born 1956), Dutch astronomer Tim Allen (born 1953), American actor Tim Armstrong (born 1965), American musician Tim Braun, percussionist for American red dirt metal ensemble Texas Hippie Coalition Tim Bergling, known as Avicii (1989–2018), Swedish DJ and record producer Tim Brooke. The surname Lindsay: Adam Lindsay, American 18th-century theatrical manager Albert Lindsay (1881–1961), English footballer Alec Lindsay (born 1948), English footballer Alex Lindsay (footballer) (1896–1971), Scottish footballer Alex Lindsay (violinist) (1919–1974), New Zealand violinist, conductor and orchestra leader Alex Lindsay (podcaster) (born 1970), founder of the Pixel Corps Alexander Lindsay of Evelick (bishop) (c.1561–1639), Church of Scotland minister Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk (died 1381), Scottish knight banneret and crusader Alexander Lindsay Jr. Tim is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 156K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tim reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tim

English

Tim is a masculine given name. It is often short for Timothy. Tim (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. In Glasgow, Scotland Tim is a slang term for a Catholic. Tim Berners-Lee, English founder of the World-Wide Web Tim Harford, English economist author and popularizer of economics Tim de Zeeuw (born 1956), Dutch astronomer Tim Allen (born 1953), American actor Tim Armstrong (born 1965), American musician Tim Braun, percussionist for American red dirt metal ensemble Texas Hippie Coalition Tim Bergling, known as Avicii (1989–2018), Swedish DJ and record producer Tim Brooke.

Surname: Lindsay

Scottish

Adam Lindsay, American 18th-century theatrical manager Albert Lindsay (1881–1961), English footballer Alec Lindsay (born 1948), English footballer Alex Lindsay (footballer) (1896–1971), Scottish footballer Alex Lindsay (violinist) (1919–1974), New Zealand violinist, conductor and orchestra leader Alex Lindsay (podcaster) (born 1970), founder of the Pixel Corps Alexander Lindsay of Evelick (bishop) (c.1561–1639), Church of Scotland minister Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk (died 1381), Scottish knight banneret and crusader Alexander Lindsay Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Tim is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Tim by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Tim Lindsay

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Tim Lindsay:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Tim?
The first name Tim originates from English. Tim is a masculine given name. It is often short for Timothy. Tim (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. In Glasgow, Scotland Tim is a slang term for a Catholic. Tim Berners-Lee, English founder of the World-Wide Web Tim Harford, English economist author and popularizer of economics Tim de Zeeuw (born 1956), Dutch astronomer Tim Allen (born 1953), American actor Tim Armstrong (born 1965), American musician Tim Braun, percussionist for American red dirt metal ensemble Texas Hippie Coalition Tim Bergling, known as Avicii (1989–2018), Swedish DJ and record producer Tim Brooke.
When was Tim most popular?
The name Tim reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lindsay?
The surname Lindsay originates from Scottish. Adam Lindsay, American 18th-century theatrical manager Albert Lindsay (1881–1961), English footballer Alec Lindsay (born 1948), English footballer Alex Lindsay (footballer) (1896–1971), Scottish footballer Alex Lindsay (violinist) (1919–1974), New Zealand violinist, conductor and orchestra leader Alex Lindsay (podcaster) (born 1970), founder of the Pixel Corps Alexander Lindsay of Evelick (bishop) (c.1561–1639), Church of Scotland minister Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk (died 1381), Scottish knight banneret and crusader Alexander Lindsay Jr.
What are the origins of the name Tim Lindsay?
The name Tim Lindsay combines two different traditions: the first name Tim has English roots, while the surname Lindsay originates from Scottish.
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