How Many People Are Named Kym?
Complete statistics for the name Kym: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kym is a rare name, very uncommon with only 1,299 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 254,110 Americans. The majority of those named Kym are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 1,470 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kym Through the Generations
Kym has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1959 when 139 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but a significant portion, 59%, are over 60 years old. This age distribution reflects a name that was popular among parents during a specific era, now carried forward by those who were born in that period.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kym's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kym
How Many People Have the Name Kym?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,299 people in the United States currently share the name Kym. That works out to roughly 1 in every 254,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kym a Common or Rare Name?
Kym is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kym Mean?
Kym means "creative variant of Kim" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kym in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.
When Was Kym Most Popular?
The name Kym reached peak popularity in 1959, with 139 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kym?
Approximately 1,299 people named Kym live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,470. That works out to roughly 1 in 254,110 Americans.
Is Kym a rare name?
Kym is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 254,110 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kym mean?
Kym means "creative variant of Kim" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kym more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Kym are male and 89% are female.
When was Kym most popular?
Kym peaked in 1959 with 139 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.