unisex name
Nim
NIM (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 33
Nim is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1925 it was given to 7 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 1925, 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.
Nim Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 17 |
How Popular Is Nim?
In 1925, Nim was given to 7 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 Nim 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 Nim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nim
- English NIM
Sibling Names for Nim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nim
How popular is the name Nim?
In 1925, Nim was given to 7 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 Nim a girl's or a boy's name?
Nim is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nim?
Nim has 1 syllable.
When was Nim most popular?
Nim peaked in 1925, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.