Boy · #3,365 in 2026

Kimsey

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

Current Rank

#3,365

Peak Rank

#3,096 (1947)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1968

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#3096

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kimsey

Kimsey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 7 Kimseys were born — ranking #3,096 that year. As of 2026, Kimsey ranks #3,365 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Kimseys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Kimsey

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

Kimzey
Kinsey
Kinzie
Kingsey
Kenzie
Kensey
Kimmy
Kimchi
Kimi
Kizzy
Kims
Kimchee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kimsey

What does the name Kimsey mean?

Kimsey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kimsey in 2026?

In 2026, Kimsey ranks #3,365 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kimsey most popular?

Kimsey reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #3,096 that year with 7 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kimsey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kimsey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kimsey include Lot, Amasa, Benjman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kimsey

Kimsey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Kimsey's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #3,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Kimsey'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.