Declining since 2015, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimmy since 1951
Babies named Kimmy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 80 | 127 |
| 1960s | 372 | 125 |
| 1970s | 222 | 18 |
| 1980s | 84 | 7 |
| 1990s | 97 | 0 |
| 2000s | 98 | 0 |
| 2010s | 103 | 0 |
| 2020s | 33 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimmy entered U.S. records in 1956 as an independent given name, peaking in popularity in 1967. By 2025, it ranked 14,942, with a 1-in-321,453 incidence among newborn girls. Its trajectory has been falling since 2015, indicating waning use in the modern era. The name has never been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a diffuse, nationwide presence. As a diminutive of Kimberly, Kimmy carries a friendly, informal tone, often associated with the nickname 'Kim'. Though not currently trending, it retains a nostalgic charm from its mid-20th-century peak.
Kimmy originated as a diminutive or pet form of Kimberly, itself derived from an Old English place name combining Cyneburga (a feminine personal name meaning 'royal fortress') and leah ('clearing' or 'meadow'). The name Kimberly gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and Kimmy emerged as a casual, affectionate variant. It has been used independently since the 1950s, particularly in the United States.
“Kimmy” around the world
Where Kimmy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim
Sibling names for Kimmy
Names that share Kimmy's style, for a brother or sister.
