Dim Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDIM / /dɪm/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

from the Hebrew 'dim' meaning 'gentle'; in English, a diminutive form of names like Dimity

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, 'dim' relates to gentleness and softness, often used in poetic contexts. In English, Dim is often a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Dimity, which has historical roots in English literature. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, often reflecting a sense of warmth and familiarity.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Dimi
  • Dimmy

International Variants

  • Dimi (Greek)
  • Dima (Russian)

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Fictional characters named Dim

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dim was first seen in the United States in 2011. Dim has ranked as high as #1359 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Illinois, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Dim has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dim (2021)

StateBirthsShare
OK 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
201116
20129
201311
20149
20159
201614
201719
201820
201915
202011
202112
20229
20247