Kim
Female name · ↓ Falling
13,607
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1944
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kim
Kim is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 69,586 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 445 births |
| 1950s | 22,212 births |
| 1960s | 37,126 births |
| 1970s | 8,156 births |
| 1980s | 1,471 births |
| 1990s | 176 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kim?
Kim has been given to 13,607 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 4,946 births that year.
Is Kim a boy or girl name?
Kim is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kim most popular?
Kim was most popular in 1960, when 4,946 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kim?
Kim first appeared in US records in 1944.