Kimberly
Kimberly is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the meadow of Cyneburg (royal fortress).
Origin and history
Kimberly originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning Cyneburg's meadow. While predominantly given to females in the late 20th century, it historically saw steady usage for boys as well. In the United States, masculine usage is now relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,273 babies in the United States have been named Kimberly since 1880. It ranks #1910 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- MI (7.4 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
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 | 93 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,238 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,054 |
| 1970-1980 | 858 |
| 1980-1990 | 627 |
| 1990-2000 | 245 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Kimberly
- Kimberly Chase: Producer, Writer
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone from places like Kimberley in Norfolk or Nottinghamshire, England.
- Kimberly entered American name records originally as a masculine name inspired by British nobility and place names.