Kimberlie
Kimberlie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cyneburg's meadow or royal fortress meadow.
Origin and history
Kimberlie is a modern spelling variant of Kimberly, which originates from an English place name meaning Cyneburg's meadow. It emerged as a given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. While less common than the standard spelling, it remains a recognized feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,678 babies in the United States have been named Kimberlie since 1880. It ranks #2911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2071.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.8 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- IL (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 | 327 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,124 |
| 1970-1980 | 991 |
| 1980-1990 | 478 |
| 1990-2000 | 401 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kym
Fun facts
- Kimberlie is an alternative spelling of Kimberly, popularized in the U.S. during the late 20th century.
- The original place name Kimberley in Norfolk, England, combines the Old English name Cyneburg with 'leah', meaning meadow.