Kimberely
Kimberely is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cyneburh's meadow or royal clearing.
Origin and history
Kimberely is a variant spelling of Kimberly, an English name derived from an Old English place name meaning 'Cyneburh's meadow'. While the standard spelling became immensely popular in the mid to late 20th century in the United States, Kimberely remains a much less common spelling. It carries a classical yet familiar mid-century American feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,300 babies in the United States have been named Kimberely since 1880. It ranks #3673 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- OH (11.2 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 137 |
| 1960-1970 | 941 |
| 1970-1980 | 743 |
| 1980-1990 | 331 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kim, Kym, Kimmy
Fun facts
- Kimberely adds an extra 'e' to the classic spelling Kimberly, which originally comes from Kimberley in Norfolk, England.
- The name family saw its greatest surge in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.