Mims
boy nameMims entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2671 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2671
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3869 |
| 1930s | #3763 |
| 1940s | #3264 |
| 1950s | #3798 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mims are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mims alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mims in 2025?
- Mims is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mims most popular?
- Mims peaked in 1947, reaching #2671 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mims with classmates?
- Mims will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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