Total births
392
Unisex name · since 1949
Kimm
392 babies named Kimm in U.S. Social Security records since 1949, with the highest year being 1962. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 392
- total births
- 1949–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
392 girls have been named Kimm since 1949, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kimm has been recorded 392 times among girls since 1949, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 1976.
- 392 total births
- 1949–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
392 girls have been named Kimm since 1949, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 392
- total births
- 1949–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Kimm was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
33 babies were named Kimm in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Kimm's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kimm's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kimm at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Kimm popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–1976
- Peak year (1962)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Kimm popularity over time - boys
96 total births recorded since 1951 (Kimm as boys' name)
Kimm by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kimm's strongest decade.
221 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Kimm births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
118 births
- 1960s
1960s
221 births
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 221 births (56% of all-time use).
Kimm by state
Where Kimm concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Kimm's total US births 5.4%
Even split
21 of 392 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimm? ▼
Since 1949, Social Security records show 392 babies named Kimm. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 33 births.
When was Kimm most popular? ▼
Kimm was most popular in the 1960s decade with 221 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Kimm most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimm are California (21 births), Illinois (5 births), New York (5 births).
Is Kimm a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kimm is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 392 births, and as a boy's name it has 96 births.
How long has the name Kimm been used? ▼
Kimm has been recorded in Social Security data since 1949, spanning 28 years of data through 1976.
What names are similar to Kimm? ▼
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 Kimm's data
- Kimm's decade-level peak was the 1960s (221 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kimms (21 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 Kimm
Nearby Names Like Kimm
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kimm
Kimberly Girl
#247 846,393 births
Kim Girl
#4788 179,817 births
Kimberley Girl
#5043 38,043 births
Kimberlee Girl
#5179 17,690 births
Kimber Girl
#909 11,215 births
Compare Kimm side by side: Kimm vs Kimberly Kimm vs Kim Kimm vs Kimberley
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1949–1976 (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. "Kimm: Baby Name Since 1949 - 392 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimm. 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 Kimm 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 July 2026.