Kym
Kym: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kym
- A unisex given name, variant of Kim.
How popular is Kym?
Since 1880, 1,297 girls and 173 boys in the U.S. have been named Kym (88% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1084 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1220 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Kym FAQ
What does the name Kym mean?
A unisex given name, variant of Kim.
How popular is the name Kym?
Since 1880, 1,297 girls and 173 boys in the U.S. have been named Kym (88% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1084 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1220 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Kym a boy or girl name?
Kym is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,297 girls and 173 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.