Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Simms

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#12,230 (2010)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2010
First Year
2010
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#12230
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Simms

The earliest SSA record of Simms as a baby boy name dates back to 2010, when 5 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Simms — #12,230 in the national rankings. Simms last appeared in the published SSA data in 2010, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Simms

Phonetically similar names — useful when Simms is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Sims
  • Syms
  • Cims
  • Sums
  • Somes
  • Sems
  • Soms
  • Semmes
  • Cems
  • Seems
  • Sins
  • Sings

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Simms

What does the name Simms mean?
Simms is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Simms in 2026?
In 2026, Simms ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Simms most popular?
Simms reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #12,230 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Simms a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Simms is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Simms?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Simms include Abdilahi, Abdulmalek, Abdulwadud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Simms

Simms is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Simms's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #12,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Simms's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.