Find out how popular the first name Simms has been for the last 1 years (from 2010 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Simms by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Simms is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Simms.

The history of the first name Simms

The name Simms is an English surname derived from the given name Simon. It originated as a nickname or diminutive form of the name Simon, which itself has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning "he has heard" or "he has listened." The name Simon gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly after the biblical figure Simon Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

In its earliest recorded usage, the name Simms appeared as a surname in England as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest documented instances of the name Simms can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners in England during the reign of King Edward I. The name was likely adopted as a surname by individuals who were originally known by the given name Simon or one of its diminutive forms, such as Sim or Simms.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Simms as their first name. One prominent figure was Simms Olding (1784-1864), an English engraver and artist who was known for his illustrations of biblical scenes and portraits of notable figures. Another was Simms Reeves (1826-1900), an English tenor singer who was acclaimed for his performances in operas by composers such as Handel and Mozart.

In the realm of literature, the name Simms is associated with William Gilmore Simms (1806-1870), a renowned American writer, poet, and literary critic who is considered one of the most important figures in the literature of the American South. Simms wrote numerous novels, short stories, and poetry collections, and played a significant role in shaping the literary culture of the antebellum period.

Another notable figure was Simms McCallin (1935-2019), an American country music singer and songwriter who achieved success in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "The Old Man's Back in Town" and "Honky Tonk Wine." He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

Simms Howard (1925-2004) was an American football player and coach who played professionally for the Chicago Bears and later served as the head coach of the Boston Patriots (now the New England Patriots) in the 1960s. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his achievements as a player at Vanderbilt University.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Simms was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Simms, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!