Kimberley
Kimberley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the clearing of Cyneburg (royal fortress).
Origin and history
Kimberley is an English given name derived from a place name in England, originally meaning Cyneburg's clearing. It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-to-late 20th century. While its usage in the U.S. peaked a few decades ago, it remains a recognizable classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
38,043 babies in the United States have been named Kimberley since 1880. It ranks #712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1974.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.2 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
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 | 190 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,097 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,261 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,113 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,788 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,083 |
| 2000-2010 | 906 |
| 2010-2019 | 478 |
| 2020-2029 | 127 |
Famous people named Kimberley
- Kimberley Locke: Singer, Television Host
- Kimberley Nixon: Actress
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kym
Fun facts
- The name originally designated several places in England, such as Kimberley in Norfolk and Nottinghamshire.
- It combines the feminine Old English personal name Cyneburg with 'leah', meaning woodland clearing.