Kimberley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIM-ber-lee / /ˈkɪm.bər.li/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: From the royal fortress; Scottish: From the meadow by the river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kimberley is derived from a place name in England, originally referring to a town in Norfolk. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has also been associated with the diamond mining town of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Kimberley.
Trend Summary
The name Kimberley has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kimberly
- Kimberlee
International Variants
- Kimberley (English)
- Kimberly (English)
Famous people named Kimberley
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kimberley was first seen in the United States in 1949. Kimberley has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kimberley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kimberley
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |