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On October 11, we celebrate all the amazing people who share the name Kim on National Kim Day! This day is a fun way to honor anyone with this popular name and celebrate their unique qualities. The name Kim has origins in several different cultures and has been around for centuries. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the 1950s and has remained a beloved choice for parents ever since. So whether you know a Kim or are one yourself, get ready to celebrate this special day with pride!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kim as Surname</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, Kim was commonly used as a surname in Korean culture, and is still one of the most common Korean surnames today.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rudyard Kipling's "Kim"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rudyard Kipling uses 'Kim' as the title character for his novel. This brought attention to the name in Western cultures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kim's Popularity in US</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularity of the name Kim escalated in the United States during the 1950s due to its use in popular television shows and literature.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Celeb Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1980s saw high profile celebrities, like Kim Basinger and Kim Cattrall, increasing the name's popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kim Kardashian's Stardom</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kim Kardashian's rise to fame with the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" further spotlighted the name globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Kim Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebration of the first National Kim Day to honor people carrying the name Kim.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Kim-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends named Kim to a party and have them dress up as their favorite famous person with the name Kim, such as Kim Kardashian or Kim Jong-un. Decorate with pictures and posters of famous Kims and serve Kim-themed snacks and drinks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Kim-inspired playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all the popular songs with the name Kim in the title or by artists with the name Kim, such as "Kim" by Eminem or "Kimberly" by Patti Smith. Play it at a party or just jam out on your own.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a trip to a place with the name Kim</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do some research and find a city, town, or landmark with the name Kim in it, such as the city of Kimberley in South Africa or Mount Kim in Antarctica. Plan a trip to visit and take some fun pictures to commemorate National Kim Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Kim-themed trivia night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and test your knowledge of famous people, places, and things with the name Kim. Create categories like "Famous Kims in History" or "Kim Kardashian Facts" and see who comes out on top as the ultimate Kim expert.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give a gift to a Kim in your life</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your appreciation for all the Kims in your life by giving them a small gift or token of appreciation on National Kim Day. It could be something as simple as a card or a homemade treat, but the gesture will surely make their day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day to celebrate people named Kim</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Kim Day is a special holiday to honor and appreciate all the Kims in the world. It's a chance to recognize and celebrate their unique qualities and contributions to society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kims are strong and resilient</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Kims are known for their strength, resilience, and determination. They face challenges head on and never give up. National Kim Day is an opportunity to recognize and admire these admirable qualities in all the Kims we know.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kims bring joy to our lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's a friend, family member, or colleague, Kims have a special way of bringing joy and positivity into our lives. National Kim Day is a perfect opportunity to thank them for all the happiness they bring into our lives and show them how much they mean to us.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The name Kim is unisex</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although Kim is widely known as a female name in many Western countries, in Korean culture it's predominantly used as a male name. In Scandinavian countries such as Denmark or Sweden, it is also popular as a male name.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World Record Holder Kim Peek was a captivating figure</h3><p class='facts-content'>Kim Peek, the man who inspired the movie "Rain Man", was a megasavant with exceptional memory, demonstrating that Kims can be extraordinary in all walks of life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Saint Kim Taegon was an influential figure in Korean culture</h3><p class='facts-content'>André Kim Taegon was the first Korean Catholic priest, and he greatly influenced the spread of Catholicism in Korea before his martyrdom in the 19th century. His dedication and courage offer a level of respect to the name Kim.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kim Philby was an infamous spy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Kims are not just famous for good deeds, but also for being infamous. Kim Philby was a senior officer in Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service who was discovered to be a spy for the Soviet Union in 1963.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The etymology of Kim</h3><p class='facts-content'>The name Kim has different origins in different regions. In English, it is often a diminutive of Kimberley, a town in South Africa named after Lord Kimberley, British Secretary of State for the Colonies in the 19th Century. In Korea, Kim means gold and is derived from the Chinese character for metal or gold.</p></div></div>
National Kim Day is celebrated on October 11 every year. In 2024 National Kim Day will occur on a Friday.
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