Total births
11
Boys' name · since 2009
Zim
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Zim, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 2009–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Zim is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zim has been recorded 11 times among boys since 2009, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2018.
- 11 total births
- 2009–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Zim since 2009, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 11
- total births
- 2009–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Zim was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
6 babies were named Zim in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Zim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zim's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zim at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2009
Zim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2018
- Peak year (2009)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Zim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zim's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Zim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zim? ▼
Zim has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2009, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2018. 6 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Zim most popular? ▼
Zim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Zim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zim since 2009 -- 10 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Zim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zimri, Zimir, Zimere, Zimbalist, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zim's data
- Zim's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zim
Nearby Names Like Zim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zim
Zimri Boy
#5161 203 births
Zimir Boy
#8780 138 births
Zimere Boy
73 births
Zimbalist Boy
13 births
Zimarion Boy
6 births
Compare Zim side by side: Zim vs Zimri Zim vs Zimir Zim vs Zimere
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zim: Baby Name Since 2009 - 11 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zim. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zim draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.