Unisex name · since 1950

Kym

Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 1,297 babies named Kym, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

1,297
total births
1950–2003
years on record
1960s
peak decade
47%
born in that decade

1,297 girls have been named Kym since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kym has been recorded 1,297 times among girls since 1950, 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 1950 to 2003.

  • 1,297 total births
  • 1950–2003 years on record
  • 1960s peak decade
  • 47% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

1,297 girls have been named Kym since 1950, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2003.

1,297
total births
1950–2003
years on record
1960s
peak decade
47%
born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade

47% of everyone ever named Kym was born in this single decade.

1959
Single peak year

97 babies were named Kym in 1959 - its busiest year on record.

Kym's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Kym splits its recorded history at 1974: 17% of all births land in the more recent half, 83% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 97 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.

Kym at a glance

Last recorded 2003

Total births

1,297

Since 1950

54 years of records

Peak year

1959

97 births that year

Strongest decade: 1960s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2003

Active since

1950

Recorded for 54 years

Last year on file: 2003

Kym popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2003

Last recorded 2003
Peak year (1959)
97
Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
050100150 195019571963196919751981198719932003 6

Kym popularity over time - boys

173 total births recorded since 1953 (Kym as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 173 births
01020304050 1953195619601964198819931996 5

Kym by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1960s was Kym's strongest decade.

611 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.

Kym births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1960s at 611 births (47% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Kym 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 Kym's total volume

Kym vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Kym vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%10%20%30%40% 20406080100120140 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Kym
Kym vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Kym by state

Where Kym concentrates geographically, total births since 1950

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Kym
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 California
175 13.5%
#2 New York
70 5.4%
#3 Texas
20 1.5%
#4 Ohio
16 1.2%
#5 Florida
11 0.8%
#6 Michigan
9 0.7%
#7 Pennsylvania
6 0.5%
#8 Washington
6 0.5%
California share of Kym's total US births 13.5%
Even split

175 of 1,297 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.

Kym appears in 10 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Kym? ▼
Kym has been given to 1,297 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 97 babies were born in 1959, its single highest year.
When was Kym most popular? ▼
Kym was most popular in the 1960s decade with 611 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Kym most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kym are California (175 births), New York (70 births), Texas (20 births).
Is Kym a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kym is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,297 births, and as a boy's name it has 173 births.
How long has the name Kym been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kym since 1950 -- 54 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Kym? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kymberly, Kymber, Kymani, Kymberlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Kym's data

  • Kym's decade-level peak was the 1960s (611 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • California records the most Kyms (175 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 Kym

Nearby Names Like Kym

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kym

Kymberly Girl
#12349 3,046 births
Kymber Girl
#4505 1,271 births
Kymani Girl
#4087 1,099 births
Kymberlee Girl
875 births
Kymora Girl
#5907 871 births

Compare Kym side by side: Kym vs Kymberly Kym vs Kymber Kym vs Kymani

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Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

Nicholette #15569
1,297 births · Peak 1993
Alyshia
1,297 births · Peak 1990
Dayami #1787
1,297 births · Peak 2008
Kalisha
1,298 births · Peak 1978
Tahira #6240
1,298 births · Peak 1975
Markeisha
1,296 births · Peak 1992
Morghan
1,296 births · Peak 2006
Kiani #4436
1,296 births · Peak 1996

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, 1950–2003 (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. "Kym: Baby Name Since 1950 - 1,297 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kym. 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 Kym 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.