Name meaning & stats
Kim
Kim (English origin). 214,099 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Kims are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Kimberley.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
214,099 US babies were named Kim between 1940 and 2025. Kim is often a nickname, so many people called Kim are registered under a longer name.
Where Kims end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 61 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | High · 35 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 33 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | High · 31 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Kims show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Kim has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Kim is the main spelling
- Kim 99%
- Kym 1%
- Kimm <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)