Kim
Pronunciation: [ k-IHM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kim first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 31,824 babies have been named Kim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kim is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,932 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,932
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Kim
Kim is a boy name .
Is Kim a boy or girl name? Kim is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,932 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,816. Kim is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kim is currently ranked #6,932 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kim include Kimani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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