The name Sims, of English origin, signifies 'hearers' or 'listeners,' derived from Middle English word 'sim.' It was originally a surname, but it has since evolved into a given name. The name Sims is associated with being attentive and receptive.
The name Sims experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries, with a notable peak of 18 births in 1919.