Will my child share the name Kym with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Kym per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kym in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kym becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kym is declining: down 681 places since 2006, to #5,742 in 2013. It peaked at #1,238 in 2001.

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.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2220

Kym

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Kym is a distinctive choice, ranked #2220 in 2001. Your child is likely to be the only Kym in their class.

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UK Rank 2001

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kym in their class.