Kim
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Australia: #240
Total births: 14,567
History: Kim peaked in the 1960s-70s as a unisex name in Australia. In the era before gender-neutral naming became mainstream, Kim was ahead of its time. Kim Hughes captained Australia in cricket during a tumultuous era. Kim represents Australian names that crossed gender boundaries early.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1984) | #80 |
| Babies named Kim in 1984 | 99 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 14,567 |
| Peak year | 1958 (761 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #6 |
| Years in records | 1952–1984 (33 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 52 spots |
Frequently asked about Kim
What does the name Kim mean?
Kim means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Kim?
Kim has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Kim in Australia?
Kim ranked #80 in Australia in 1984 — given to 99 babies that year.
When was Kim most popular?
Kim peaked in 1958 with 761 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kim a boy or girl name?
Kim is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kims in registered births are female.
Is the name Kim rising or falling in popularity?
Kim has fallen 52 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #28 in 1979 to #80 in 1984.
How long has Kim been recorded in Australia?
Kim appears in birth records in Australia across 33 years — from 1952 through 1984.