Holding steady.
Popularity of Sim since 1880
Babies named Sim per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sim's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 200 |
| 1890s | 140 |
| 1900s | 143 |
| 1910s | 269 |
| 1920s | 312 |
| 1930s | 226 |
| 1940s | 210 |
| 1950s | 168 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sim is a concise, historic name that saw its peak usage in the early 1880s, with the highest number of recorded births in 1882. The name has consistently been given to boys, but its rarity means that it has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings. Data from the Social Security Administration shows Sim as a stable but extremely uncommon choice, with no revival in recent decades. Its top states of use were not recorded, reflecting its scattered, infrequent usage. For parents seeking a short, traditional-sounding name with clear links to the well-known Simon, Sim offers a distinctive yet understated option.
Sim is most commonly a short form or nickname for Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' It may also originate as an English surname from the medieval given name Sim, a diminutive of Simon. The name appeared in late 19th-century U.S. records, peaking in 1882, but has never been widely popular as a given name.
Sibling names for Sim
Names that share Sim's style, for a brother or sister.
