The nameSlim
Slim is a boy's name, a Tunisian form of Salim.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic salim, "safe, sound".
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.
History
First given in France in the mid 1950s, Slim peaked in the late 1970s, stayed in use in the 1980s and 1990s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Slim
Slim in France
3400thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1977peak year (45 births)
990babies named Slim in France since 1900
Slim was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 300 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Slim. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Slim in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Slim mean?
From the Arabic salim, "safe, sound".
What is the origin of the name Slim?
Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.
Is Slim a girl's or a boy's name?
Slim is a boy's name.