Kimberlee
Kimberlee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cyneburg's meadow or royal fortress meadow.
Origin and history
Kimberlee is a modern spelling variant of Kimberley, an English name derived from an English place name meaning Cyneburg's meadow. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid to late 20th century alongside similar spellings like Kimberly and Kimberly. Though its usage has declined significantly in recent years, it remains a recognized American female name.
Popularity in the United States
17,690 babies in the United States have been named Kimberlee since 1880. It ranks #1143 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1943.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.1 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- PA (6 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,167 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,832 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,044 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,906 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,065 |
| 2000-2010 | 929 |
| 2010-2019 | 545 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Famous people named Kimberlee
- Kimberlee Kramer: Actress
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kimmie
Fun facts
- The original place name Kimberley in Norfolk, England, derives from the Old English female name Cyneburg combined with 'leah' meaning meadow.
- The 'lee' spelling suffix became particularly fashionable in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.