Declining since 2018, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Dim since 2011
Babies named Dim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Dim is an exceedingly rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2011. It reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2018, but has since declined in usage, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. With roughly 1 in 229,610 babies given the name in 2025, it remains a distinctive option. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a diminutive of Dimitria or a creative spelling of Dym. No states recorded notable usage, underscoring its rarity. Its modern coinage and short, punchy sound appeal to parents seeking a minimalist name.
Dim is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011. It may be a shortened form of Dimitria (the feminine form of Dimitri) or a creative respelling of the name Dym. Given its recent coinage and rarity, a definitive etymology is not established.
Sibling names for Dim
Names that share Dim's style, for a brother or sister.
