Kilmer
Pronunciation: [ k-IHLM-er ]
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Kilmer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 6 babies have been named Kilmer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kilmer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,376 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,376
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"field settlement"
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"sun"
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Old Norse origin
"eagle"
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About the Name Kilmer
Kilmer is a boy name .
Kilmer is currently ranked #20,376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kilmer include Kil, Kilm, Kilmy, Kilmie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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