Sim
Sim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He has heard or listening.
Origin and history
Sim is traditionally a short form of Simeon or Simon, originating from the Hebrew name Shim'on. It enjoyed moderate use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but is rarely given as a standalone primary name today. It also exists as a standalone name in several distinct cultures, including Gaelic traditions as a variant of Sime.
Popularity in the United States
1,933 babies in the United States have been named Sim since 1880. It ranks #2926 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (30.8 %)
- AL (25.6 %)
- MS (20.4 %)
- NC (9.3 %)
- TN (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 200 |
| 1890-1900 | 140 |
| 1900-1910 | 143 |
| 1910-1920 | 269 |
| 1920-1930 | 312 |
| 1930-1940 | 226 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Sim
- Sim Iness: Olympic athlete, Discus thrower
Fun facts
- Historically used as a familiar pet form for Simon or Simeon in English-speaking regions.
- Most U.S. usage of Sim as a registered standalone given name occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.