Kim
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gold; Ruler
Background: The name Kim originates from the Korean surname '금' (Geum), meaning 'gold.' In English contexts, it is often used as a diminutive of names such as Kimberly, which derives from the Old English elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' or 'noble,' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#218
Total births
214,725
Most popular decade
1960s
(304,719 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,199 ranks)
Years in Top 100
16
First recorded year
1912
Gender usage
16.3% male
83.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,544
- Peak year
- 1955
- Peak year births
- 3,490
- Peak rank
- #98
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 13
- Recent rank
- #6,443
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,618
- Peak year
- 1960
- Peak year births
- 12,474
- Peak rank
- #34
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 28
- Recent rank
- #4,758
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).