Kim
Peaked at #34 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Kim has been recorded 84% of the time for girls and 16% of the time for boys.
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Kim — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#34
in 1960
Current rank
#4817
in 2024
Years tracked
103
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Kim reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #34 nationally with 12,474 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2571 (2014) to #4817 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Kim ranks #4817 nationally for girls, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,817 | 28 |
| 2023 | #3,939 | 38 |
| 2022 | #3,796 | 40 |
| 2021 | #3,843 | 39 |
| 2020 | #3,750 | 39 |
| 2019 | #3,021 | 54 |
| 2018 | #4,039 | 36 |
| 2017 | #3,365 | 47 |
Kim — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#98
in 1955
Current rank
#6643
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Kim reached its peak popularity for boys in 1955, ranking #98 nationally with 3,490 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4979 (2014) to #6643 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Kim ranks #6643 nationally for boys, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,643 | 13 |
| 2023 | #8,611 | 9 |
| 2022 | #8,062 | 10 |
| 2021 | #9,303 | 8 |
| 2020 | #7,828 | 10 |
| 2019 | #7,957 | 10 |
| 2018 | #13,254 | 5 |
| 2017 | #9,324 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Kim most popular?
Kim was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #34 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kim becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kim?
At least 214,725 babies have been recorded with the name Kim in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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