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Sim

Gender
Male
Meaning
Heard
Origin
Gaelic

Sim Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,933 baby boys have been named Sim. The name peaked in 1918 with 40 US births that year (rank #1091).

Top States for Sim

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sim births are: Georgia (89), Alabama (74), Mississippi (59).

Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Sim

If you like Sim's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →

3-Letter Names Starting with S

Names with Sim's exact length and starting letter: Saa, Sal, Sar, Seb, Sen.

Quick Facts About Sim

276
Gaelic baby names in our dictionary
210
Gaelic male names
16
3-letter S-names in our dictionary
691
S-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Sim to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sim against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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