Name Legacy

Kim

Recorded 1912–2025 · United States

Kim was most popular in 1960, when 13,635 American babies were given the name — ranking #68 that year. In 2025 it ranked #6,507, with 40 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 214,768 people named Kim.

Most popular in1960
Rank that year#68
Births that year13,635
Total since 1880214,768

Kim over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kim’s peak in 1960. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · short form of Kimberly

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org