Total births
1,819
Unisex name · since 1915
Kimi
Kimi has 1,819 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1965 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10348
- among girls today
- 1,819
- born since 1915
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kimi is the #10348 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,819 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Kimi recorded 1,819 times among girls since 1915, holding rank #10348 nationally today, ahead of 42% of girls, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #10348 among girls today
- 1,819 born since 1915
- 1960s peak decade
- 42% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kimi is currently the #10348 unisex name in America, more common than 42% of girls - 1,819 born since 1915, peaking in the 1960s.
- #10348
- among girls today
- 1,819
- born since 1915
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other girls
Kimi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10348
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 42% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Kimi was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
66 babies were named Kimi in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
How Kimi compares
1,819 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kimi's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kimi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,819 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kimi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kimi's full recorded timeline at 1983, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 66 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kimi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1965
Current rank
#10,348
Active since
1915
Kimi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (1965)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Kimi popularity over time - boys
299 total births recorded since 2006 (Kimi as boys' name)
Kimi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kimi's strongest decade.
462 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Kimi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 31
1910s
31 births
- 1920s 64
1920s
64 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
204 births
- 1960s
1960s
462 births
- 1970s
1970s
287 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s 152
1990s
152 births
- 2000s 172
2000s
172 births
- 2010s 169
2010s
169 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 462 births (25% of all-time use).
How Kimi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kimi's total volume
Kimi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kimi by state
Where Kimi concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 309 | 17.0% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Oregon | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Kimi's total US births 17.0%
Even split
309 of 1,819 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimi? ▼
1,819 babies have been named Kimi since 1915. It currently ranks #10348 among girls. The peak year was 1965 with 66 births.
When was Kimi most popular? ▼
Kimi was most popular in the 1960s decade with 462 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Kimi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimi are California (309 births), Hawaii (11 births), New York (11 births).
Is Kimi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kimi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,819 births, and as a boy's name it has 299 births.
How long has the name Kimi been used? ▼
Kimi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 111 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kimi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kimberly, Kim, Kimberley, Kimberlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kimi's data
- Kimi's decade-level peak was the 1960s (462 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kimis (309 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kimi
Nearby Names Like Kimi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kimi
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#247 846,393 births
Kim Girl
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Kimberley Girl
#5043 38,043 births
Kimberlee Girl
#5179 17,690 births
Kimber Girl
#909 11,215 births
Compare Kimi side by side: Kimi vs Kimberly Kimi vs Kim Kimi vs Kimberley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kimi
Winston #10347
162 births · Peak 2020
Claudette #10349
18,784 births · Peak 1935
Nadja #10346
1,166 births · Peak 1996
Hermelinda #10350
2,039 births · Peak 1953
Letizia #10345
502 births · Peak 2004
Miona #10351
65 births · Peak 2024
Darleen #10344
8,332 births · Peak 1958
Lorelle #10352
973 births · Peak 1979
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kimi: #10348 Unisex Name - 1,819 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kimi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.