Kym
Girl name · 101 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kym: 101 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1994.
Kym is primarily a modern spelling variant of Kim, itself a diminutive of the Old English place name Kimberly, meaning "Cyneburga's meadow" – Cyneburga being an Anglo-Saxon name for "royal fortress." While also used as a Korean name meaning "gold," the English version is most familiar to Scottish parents. Famous bearers include British actress and singer Kym Marsh, known for her role on *Coronation Street*, and American dance-pop singer Kym Mazelle. No major places are named after these bearers, but the name shares its root with countless Kimberleys worldwide. A unisex choice with a sleek, contemporary feel, Kym offers a streamlined alternative to the more common Kim, often favoured for its distinctive spelling and modern edge.
Girl 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199410 babies
- Latest (2004)
- #4805 babies
- Total births
- 101since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y