GirlEnglish origin

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)

1933: #359219331940: #224719401950: #38219501960: #2619601970: #319701980: #1119801990: #3119902000: #5820002005: #6320052010: #6920102015: #10820152020: #1852020#1#3592

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.

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Sibling Names for Kimberly

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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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