Sims
Pronunciation: [ s-IHMZ ]
Sims is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,943 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sims first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 88 babies have been named Sims in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sims is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,943 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,943
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Sims is also used as a girl name, ranked #40293.
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About the Name Sims
Sims is a boy name .
Is Sims a boy or girl name? Sims is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,943 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,293. Sims is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sims is currently ranked #19,943 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sims include Simon, Simeon, Simcha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis