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Mims

mims /mɪmz/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1953 (#3,798)
Babies in 1953
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,671 in 1947
First recorded
1921

Meaning of Mims

Mims is a unique and distinctive name for baby boys. It has its origins in the United States and is pronounced as "mims" (/mɪmz/) in American English. The popularity of the name Mims has fluctuated over the years, with occurrences recorded as far back as 1921. While it may not be among the most common names, Mims holds a special charm and appeal. It is worth noting that Mimi is a popular variation of this name, often used as a nickname or alternative spelling. Consider naming your little boy Mims for a name that is both modern and timeless.

How to pronounce Mims

English

Popularity of Mims in the U.S.

Mims was last recorded in the U.S. in 1953, ranked #3,798 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,671 in 1947. It first appears in the records in 1921.

Bar and line chart: Mims in the U.S., 1921–1953. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 9 in 1947 and 5 in 1953. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,671 in 1947, #3,798 in 1953.
  • Boys named Mims (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1921–1953. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1921⁠–⁠1953 6 rows
Mims: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195353,798back (not recorded in 1950–1952)
194953,690back (not recorded in 1948)
194792,671back (not recorded in 1945–1946)
194453,430back (not recorded in 1932–1943)
193153,763back (not recorded in 1922–1930)
192163,869new

Notable people named Mims

  • Shawn Maurice Mims, known as Mims, is an American rapper best known for his chart-topping hit This Is Why Im Hot.