Kimberly Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kimberly is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kimberly?
Kimberly is spelled K-I-M-B-E-R-L-Y. The name has 8 letters.
Kimberly at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kimberly is derived from an English place name meaning “from the meadow of the royal fortress.”
- Origin
- Kimberly is commonly associated with a place name in England and may derive from Old English elements referring to a royal fortress and a meadow or…
- Pronunciation
- KIM-buhr-lee · 3 syllables
Kimberly Popularity in 2025
Rank#302
Recorded Births1,009
- Girls usage fell 55 places to #302 and recorded 277 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kimberly Mean?
Kimberly is derived from an English place name meaning “from the meadow of the royal fortress.”
Origin: Kimberly is commonly associated with a place name in England and may derive from Old English elements referring to a royal fortress and a meadow or clearing.
How Do You Pronounce Kimberly?
PronunciationKIM-buhr-lee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kimberly?
- History
- The name Kimberly has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly since the 20th century; it is often a female name though usage is not strictly classified by gender.
Kimberly Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,009 | #302 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,286 | #247 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,338 | #222 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,392 | #211 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,351 | #220 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,560 | #185 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,537 | #196 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,705 | #173 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,840 | #164 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,332 | #133 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,843 | #108 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,902 | #107 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,105 | #101 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,317 | #88 |
| 2012 | Boys | 10 | #7,559 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,812 | #67 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,871 | #69 |
| 2010 | Boys | 9 | #8,139 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,228 | #66 |
| 2008 | Girls | 4,814 | #57 |
When Was Kimberly Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1970 · Girls
34,130 recorded births
National rank #3
1967 · Girls
33,097 recorded births
National rank #2
1969 · Girls
33,077 recorded births
National rank #4
1966 · Girls
32,232 recorded births
National rank #2
Where Kimberly Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| TX | #185 | 178 |
| FL | #189 | 97 |
| MD | #189 | 27 |
| MS | #196 | 13 |
| AL | #201 | 22 |
| CA | #226 | 149 |
| OK | #247 | 16 |