Sims

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIMZ /ˈsɪmz/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Sims, 'son of Sim,' a medieval short form of Simon ('he has heard'). A crisp one-beat surname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Sims means 'son of Sim' (from Simon) (said 'SIMZ'). Modern and rare.

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MeaningFrom the English surname Sims, 'son of Sim,' a medieval short form of Simon ('he has heard'). A crisp one-beat surname name.

U.S. rank (2019)#11928 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 306

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

Sims is an English surname meaning 'son of Sim,' a medieval short form of Simon ('he has heard'). As a first name it reads modern and surname-style — rare in the U.S. (said 'SIMZ').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Sims is an English surname, 'son of Sim' (short for Simon), turned given name — crisp and one-beat (said 'SIMZ').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Sims — English surname 'son of Sim' (Simon)

Variations

SimmsSimSymms

Nicknames

SimSimmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sims mean?

Sims is an English surname meaning 'son of Sim,' a short form of Simon.

How do you pronounce Sims?

It's said SIMZ /ˈsɪmz/ — one syllable.

Is Sims a boy or girl name?

Sims is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sims?

Sims is a very rare first name in the U.S.