Kim
kim
US Popularity:5910
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Korean, Vietnamese
Meaning:Cyneburg's field; Chief, ruler; Royal fortress; Gold; Needle
Between the 2002 animation Kim Possible to the rich and famous celebrity Kim Kardashian, the name Kim has become a household name around the globe. Short for Kimberly, Kim is a gender-neutral baby name of English origin. Meaning “Cyneburg’s meadow,” Kim derives from Kimberley, which comes from cyne, meaning "royal" or "chief," and burg, meaning "field" or "fortress." it is also associated with the South African city Kimberly! The natural, high-quality diamonds are a large part of what put this city on the map. Additionally, Kim has Vietnamese roots, meaning "needle," and Korean connections, meaning "gold." With a name like Kim, baby can be inspired to find things throughout life that sparkle as much as they do.
Famous People Named Kim
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Kim AlexisModel
- Kim KardashianModel
Kim Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kim is currently #1635 on The Bump
Boy:Kim is currently #906 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kim is currently #1160 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kim is currently #5910 in U.S. births
Boy:Kim is currently #8592 in U.S. births
Girl:Kim is currently #3928 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3928
in 2023
- 134
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 189
Ancestry, Kim Family History
Behind the Name, Kim (1), November 2019
Behind the Name, Kim (3), January 2019
Behind the Name, Kimberly, October 2012
Name Doctor, Kim
Behind the Name, Cyneburg, February 2020
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