Kym Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIM / /kɪm/English; Short form of Kimberly
Meaning
English: From the meadow by the royal fortress; Short form of Kimberly: From the royal fortress
Historical & Cultural Background
Kym is often considered a modern variant of the name Kimberly, which gained popularity in the 20th century. The name Kimberly itself has roots in Old English, referring to a location in England. Kym has been used as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is relatively uncommon compared to its longer counterpart.
Trend Summary
Kym has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kim
- Kymberly
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kym was first seen in the United States in 1950. Kym has ranked as high as #1035 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kym has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kym (1975)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 56 |
| 1957 | 50 |
| 1958 | 66 |
| 1959 | 98 |
| 1960 | 77 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1962 | 54 |
| 1963 | 68 |
| 1964 | 62 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 73 |
| 1967 | 54 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |