Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Kimo

Name: Popularity of the name Kimo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kimo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#1,943 (1981)

Total Babies

859

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1949

First Year

2024

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#1943

Peak Rank

859

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kimo

Kimo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1949, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 28 Kimos were born — ranking #1,943 that year. As of 2026, Kimo ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 859 Kimos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kimo

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

Chemo
Camo
Keno
Como
Kemo
Kino
Commo
Keeno
Kima
Comeau
Komo
Kema

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kimo

What does the name Kimo mean?

Kimo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1949. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kimo in 2026?

In 2026, Kimo ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kimo most popular?

Kimo reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #1,943 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kimo most popular?

Kimo has historically been most popular in Hawaii, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kimo.

Is Kimo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kimo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kimo include Raye, Rogerio, Apolinar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kimo

Kimo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 859 births in the dataset. Kimo's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #1,943. Use the chart and map above to compare Kimo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.