#2462024 rank
1970peak year
845,361babies named Kimberly since 1880
▼ 16%5-year trend
Kimberly popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Kimberly mean?
From the South African city Kimberley, an English place name 'Cyneburg's meadow', from cyneburg 'royal fortress'. A mid-century American staple.
OriginEnglish
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Kimberly
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Famous Kimberlys
Spellings & variants
Kimberley
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