Girls name · California
Kim in California
Kim was the 2642nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 7 babies named Kim that year. Since 1931, California families have named 17,051 babies Kim.
Popularity over time
Kim in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 6 | 528th |
| 1949 | 48 | 308th |
| 1962 | 1,114 | 38th |
| 1974 | 132 | 198th |
| 1986 | 48 | 590th |
| 1998 | 17 | 1400th |
| 2011 | 13 | 1900th |
| 2025 | 7 | 2642nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 528th in 1931 to 2642nd in 2025.
The most babies named Kim in California in a single year was 1,135, in 1960. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1957.
Across the country, Kim reached its best rank of 10th in Wisconsin (1965). See Kim in every state →
How popular is Kim in California?
Kim was the 2642nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 7 babies named Kim that year. Since 1931, California families have named 17,051 babies Kim.
How many babies are named Kim in California?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Kim in California. The most babies named Kim in California in a single year was 1,135, in 1960.
What is the rank of Kim in California?
Kim ranked 2642nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1957.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.