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Timber Pronunciation

Timber is pronounced TIM-bər /ˈtɪm.bər/High

Meaning: Wood prepared for building; from Old English timber, 'building material, structure' — a rugged nature word nameHigh

In 30 seconds: The forest, milled into a name: Timber is the wood that raises houses — and the lumberjack's warning shout. Rugged, woodsy, and ready-built with the nickname Tim.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningWood prepared for building; from Old English timber, 'building material, structure' — a rugged nature word name

U.S. rank (2024)#3258 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 860

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Timber comes from Old English timber — building wood, and originally building itself — a word so central that Germanic languages share it (German Zimmer, 'room', is its cousin). As a given name it joined the rugged word-name lumberyard of the 2010s, alongside Forrest's revival and newcomer Oaks.

Pitbull and Kesha's 2013 hit 'Timber' put the shout in every gym; the name itself remains very rare, used for both sexes with a boyish lean. Tim hides inside for conservative days.

Did you know? In Old English, timber meant not just wood but the act of building itself — 'to timber' was to construct, making this name quietly mean 'builder's material'.

Overall data confidence 90%

Oxford English Dictionary — timber — word etymology

Variations

TimbreTymber

Nicknames

TimTimby

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If you like Timber…

Forrest— the classic woodland name of the same grain

Oak— the single-tree word name companion

Ridge— a fellow rugged landscape pick

Ash— the tree name with the same quiet strength

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Timber?

Timber is pronounced TIM-bər (/ˈtɪm.bər/). Press play above to hear Timber said aloud.

How do you say Timber?

Timber is said TIM-bər (/ˈtɪm.bər/). Press play above to hear Timber said aloud.

What does the name Timber mean?

Timber is the English word for building wood, from Old English timber, which originally meant building itself.

Is Timber a boy or girl name?

Timber is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Timber?

Timber is a very rare nature name in the U.S.