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1962

First Year

1968

Last Year

1963

Peak Year

#5890

Peak Rank

23

Total Count

4

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Kimmey

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Kimmey is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:Andrea Kimmey-Baca, American singer Danielle Kimmey, American singer John D. Kimmey (1828–?), American politician Lisa Kimmey, American singer

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimmey) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimmey)

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## The Story of Kimmey

Kimmey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 6 Kimmeys were born — ranking #5,890 that year. As of 2026, Kimmey ranks #6,246 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Kimmeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kimmey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kimmey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Kimmy](/kimmy)
* [Kimi](/kimi)
* [Kemi](/kemi)
* Chemi
* Kmi
* [Commie](/commie)
* [Cami](/cami)
* [Cammy](/cammy)
* [Kami](/kami)
* Calmy
* [Kinney](/kinney)
* [Cammie](/cammie)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kimmey

What does the name Kimmey mean?

Kimmey is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:Andrea Kimmey-Baca, American singer Danielle Kimmey, American singer John D. Kimmey (1828–?), American politician Lisa Kimmey, American singer

How popular is Kimmey in 2026?

In 2026, Kimmey ranks #6,246 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kimmey most popular?

Kimmey reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #5,890 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kimmey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kimmey is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kimmey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kimmey include Theretha, Karyne, Lorez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧TherethaPeak #5890](/theretha)[👧KarynePeak #5890](/karyne)[👧LorezPeak #5890](/lorez)[👧PatraciaPeak #5890](/patracia)[👧KeleenPeak #5890](/keleen)[👧LakayPeak #5890](/lakay)[👧BeneePeak #5890](/benee)[👧BerriPeak #5890](/berri)

## About the name Kimmey 

Kimmey is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Kimmey's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #5,890\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kimmey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1963 → ](/year/1963)
* [ Names of the 1960s → ](/decade/1960s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.