Dim

♀ Girl

Pronounced DIM /ˈdɪm/Medium

Meaning: A very short, unusual name, most likely a clip of Dima, Dimitra, or a similar Dim- name. As a standalone its route is unclear; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A single crisp beat: Dim likely clips Dima or Dimitra (said 'DIM'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA very short, unusual name, most likely a clip of Dima, Dimitra, or a similar Dim- name. As a standalone its route is unclear; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#12241 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dim is a very short name, likely trimmed from Dima, Dimitra, or a kindred Dim- name. As a standalone it has no one settled route — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Minimal and very rare (said 'DIM').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, minimal, and unusual.

Did you know? Dim is a very short, unusual name, most likely a clip of Dima or Dimitra — a rare, minimalist pick whose route as a standalone is unclear, which we note (said 'DIM').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Dim — very short name; likely clip of Dima/Dimitra; routes uncertain

Variations

DimaDimiDym

Nicknames

DimiDidi

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If you like Dim…

Dima— a name it likely clips

Dimitra— a longer Dim- name it may shorten

Kim— a like short one-beat name

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Soe— shares Dim's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dim mean?

Dim is a very short name, most likely a clip of Dima or Dimitra; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dim?

It's said DIM /ˈdɪm/ — one syllable.

Is Dim a boy or girl name?

Dim is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Dim?

Dim is a very rare name in the U.S.