unisex name
Lim
LIM
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 35
Lim is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 14% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1934 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1900, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lim Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 6 |
How Popular Is Lim?
In 1934, Lim was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Lim Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Lim
- Pronunciation LIM
Sibling Names for Lim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lim
How popular is the name Lim?
In 1934, Lim was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lim a girl's or a boy's name?
Lim is used for both girls and boys. About 14% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lim?
Lim has 1 syllable.
When was Lim most popular?
Lim peaked in 1900, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.