How many babies in Australia have been named Kym?

Between 1960 and 1982, Kym was registered for 1,767 babies in the available state datasets.

Is Kym a popular name in Australia?

Kym has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1982, when it last ranked #108 with 40 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.

girls' name 1960–1982

Kym

Kym had its moment in 1964 — by 1982 it had largely faded from Australian registers.

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#108 last ranked in 1982

40 registrations that year

1,767 total 1960–1982

Note: Kym hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1982. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Peak: 102 registrations in 1964. Last appearance: 1982 with 40 registrations (rank #108).

Peak 1964 · 102

Low 1982 · 40

Years tracked 23

Neighbours in the 1982 ranking

Names with similar popularity. If you're considering Kym, you might also like these:

#105 Sandra 45 #106 Deborah 41 #107 Kirsten 40

#108 Kym 40

#109 Tania 40 #110 Bronwyn 37

By state & territory — 1982

How often Kym was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Kym — popularity by state & territory in 1982. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in Queensland (40 babies)

Queensland

40 #95

Australian Capital Territory

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New South Wales

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Northern Territory

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South Australia

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Tasmania

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Victoria

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Western Australia

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In 1982: 40 babies named Kym across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Kym?: Between 1960 and 1982, Kym was registered for 1,767 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Kym a popular name in Australia?: Kym has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1982, when it last ranked #108 with 40 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.