Kimberli
Kimberli is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Cyneburg's meadow.
Origin and history
Kimberli is a modern spelling variant of Kimberley, an Old English place name meaning Cyneburg's meadow. While less common than Kimberly, it has been used consistently in the U.S. since the mid-20th century. It offers a familiar sound with a slightly customized phonetic ending.
Popularity in the United States
3,942 babies in the United States have been named Kimberli since 1880. It ranks #2811 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2025.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.3 %)
- TX (20 %)
- UT (7.7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
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 | 268 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,249 |
| 1970-1980 | 887 |
| 1980-1990 | 505 |
| 1990-2000 | 367 |
| 2000-2010 | 437 |
| 2010-2019 | 153 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy
Fun facts
- The name originates from Kimberley, a town in South Africa named after Lord Kimberley, which derived from an Old English place name.
- The '-i' ending is a modern alternative to the traditional '-y' or '-ey' suffixes.