Cyneburgs field or gold
While often used as a short form of Kimberly, Kim has independent roots as a surname and a given name. In English contexts, it derives from the Old English name Cyneburg meaning 'royal fortress'. In Korean contexts, it is a common surname meaning 'gold'.
Less common today
Kim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #787 in 1990.
Media personality and businesswoman
Academy Award-winning actress
Actress known for Sex and the City
Singer and bassist for The Pixies and The Breeders
Bassist and vocalist for Sonic Youth
English pop singer
Teenage crime-fighter · Kim Possible
Attorney and protagonist · Better Call Saul
First female Prime Minister of Canada
Former world No. 1 tennis player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
