Kimberly: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A royal fortress meadow, strong and fair.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #185
- Peak
- #2 in 1966
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kimberly Means
Kimberly is a girl name of English origin. A royal fortress meadow, strong and fair.
How Popular Kimberly Is
Kimberly currently ranks #185 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1966. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Kimberly
- Kimberly was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1966.
- Kimberly has been a top 100 name across 123+ years of American history.
- Kimberly is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Kimberly
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kimberly
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kimberly.
Questions About Kimberly
What does Kimberly mean?
Kimberly is a girl name of English origin. A royal fortress meadow, strong and fair.
How popular is Kimberly?
Kimberly currently ranks #185 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1966. It has held steady.
Where does Kimberly come from?
Kimberly comes from English roots. Kimberly was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1966.
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