Sim Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Sim

The Biblical Simon has been rediscovered and this appealing short form, an alternative to Sam, might be a way to make your Simon even more special.

As of October 2026, Sim ranked #13960 in US births in 2010 SSA, peaked at #305 in 1882.

Editor's take: The name Sim is a boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning "the listener".

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

20142025

18802025

Data table

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