Will my child share the name Kym with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kym per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kym in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kym becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kym has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3630 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1238 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Kym a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kym is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kym a popular baby name in the United States?

Kym does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5742

Kym

Kym is a distinctive choice, ranked #5742 in 2013. Your child is likely to be the only Kym in their class.

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UK Rank 2013

#5742

About the Name Kym

Kym has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3630 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1238 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Kym is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.