Sims
From Sim, the short form of Simon + -s.
Every Sims since 1900 — 317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sims
Sims is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,794 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 317 American babies have been named Sims. Its peak came in 1919, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sims stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sims year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,794 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,358 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,930 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,774 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,923 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,145 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,369 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,530 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,282 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,877 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,222 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,569 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,458 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,286 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sims mean?
From Sim, the short form of Simon + -s.
How popular is the name Sims in 2025?
Sims ranked #11,794 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sims?
317 babies have been named Sims in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sims most popular?
Sims peaked in 1919, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Sims a boy or girl name?
Sims is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sims rising or falling?
Sims is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.