Kym

Girl name

Kym has been given to 1,470 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1959.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,470

Peak year

1959 (138 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

88% girls / 12% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kym — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kimgirl

214,768 babies since 1912

Kyagirl

6,385 babies since 1970

Kyeboy

5,904 babies since 1956

Kyboy

1,659 babies since 1950

Kamunisex

1,353 babies since 1914

Kemunisex

1,033 babies since 1942

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kym.

Conchitagirl

1,471 babies since 1911

Loriagirl

1,466 babies since 1907

Bobettegirl

1,464 babies since 1915

Davagirl

1,487 babies since 1931

Debgirl

1,450 babies since 1953

Tamagirl

1,446 babies since 1919

Daphinegirl

1,497 babies since 1914

Gwenngirl

1,502 babies since 1918

FAQ

How popular is the name Kym?

Kym has been given to 1,470 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kym peak?

Kym peaked in 1959, when 138 babies were given the name.

Is Kym a girl or boy name?

Kym is primarily a girl name (88% of babies named Kym are girls).

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