Kim is a unisex baby name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Kim was given to 13 boys, ranking No. 6643 for boys and 28 girls, ranking No. 4817 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Kim
In 2024, Kim was given to 13 boys, ranking No. 6643 for boys and 28 girls, ranking No. 4817 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1912 and shows 214,725 recorded births between 1912 and 2024.
Is Kim Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Kim shows up for both boys and girls in recent U.S. records, which makes it a reasonable option for parents comparing unisex baby names.
Why Parents Compare Kim
Parents comparing Kim often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
Names like Kim are often compared by recent popularity, staying power across generations, and whether the overall style feels familiar, modern, classic, or flexible.
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- The name starts with K, which can help when matching sibling names, initials, or family naming patterns.
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