UnisexGerman/Scandinavian origin

Kim: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A noble ruler of the land.

Origin
German/Scandinavian
Syllables
1
Current rank
#7739
Peak
#98 in 1955

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1912: #273719121930: #344819301940: #76319401950: #23219501960: #23719601970: #45619701980: #83219801990: #137419902000: #430620002005: #605820052010: #848220102015: #732620152020: #77392020#1#8482

What Kim Means

Kim is a unisex name of German/Scandinavian origin. A noble ruler of the land.

How Popular Kim Is

Kim currently ranks #7739 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #98 in 1955. It is rising.

Good to Know About Kim

  • Kim broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #98 in 1955.
  • Kim has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Kim has been a top 100 name across 148+ years of American history.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.

Questions About Kim

What does Kim mean?

Kim is a unisex name of German/Scandinavian origin. A noble ruler of the land.

How popular is Kim?

Kim currently ranks #7739 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #98 in 1955. It is rising.

Where does Kim come from?

Kim comes from German/Scandinavian roots. Kim broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #98 in 1955.

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