Kimberly Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIM-bər-lee / /ˈkɪm.bər.li/English; French
Meaning
English: Cyneburg's field; French: From the wood of the royal fortress
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kimberly originated from a surname derived from a place name in England. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names. It is often associated with femininity and has been widely used in various cultures.
Trend Summary
Kimberly experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kim
- Kimmie
International Variants
- Kimberly (English)
- Kimberlee (English)
Famous people named Kimberly
Kimberly Elise is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman'.
Kimberly Clark is a prominent American business executive recognized for her leadership in the consumer goods industry.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress and author, famous for her role in 'Father of the Bride'.
Kimberly Guilfoyle is an American attorney and television personality, known for her work on Fox News.
Fictional characters named Kimberly
Kimberly Ann Possible is the main character in the animated series 'Kim Possible', known for her crime-fighting adventures.
Kimberly is a character in the 'Power Rangers' franchise, serving as the original Pink Ranger.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kimberly was first seen in the United States in 1933. Kimberly has ranked as high as #10 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kimberly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kimberly (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 217 | |
| CA | 210 | |
| FL | 94 | |
| NY | 64 | |
| NC | 38 | |
| TN | 37 | |
| GA | 36 | |
| IL | 35 | |
| PA | 32 | |
| WA | 30 | |
| VA | 28 | |
| NJ | 27 | |
| KY | 26 | |
| CO | 25 | |
| AL | 23 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 130 |
| 1947 | 255 |
| 1948 | 315 |
| 1949 | 362 |
| 1950 | 445 |
| 1951 | 486 |
| 1952 | 966 |
| 1953 | 1,428 |
| 1954 | 2,087 |
| 1955 | 3,862 |
| 1956 | 6,730 |
| 1957 | 9,453 |
| 1958 | 10,710 |
| 1959 | 12,791 |
| 1960 | 16,851 |
| 1961 | 17,356 |
| 1962 | 20,362 |
| 1963 | 21,225 |
| 1964 | 24,131 |
| 1965 | 28,837 |
| 1966 | 32,231 |
| 1967 | 33,096 |
| 1968 | 31,907 |
| 1969 | 33,076 |
| 1970 | 34,133 |
| 1971 | 30,706 |
| 1972 | 26,281 |
| 1973 | 23,531 |
| 1974 | 22,427 |
| 1975 | 20,258 |
| 1976 | 18,962 |
| 1977 | 18,285 |
| 1978 | 16,878 |
| 1979 | 17,637 |
| 1980 | 18,500 |
| 1981 | 16,689 |
| 1982 | 16,101 |
| 1983 | 15,370 |
| 1984 | 14,446 |
| 1985 | 14,913 |
| 1986 | 14,418 |
| 1987 | 13,030 |
| 1988 | 11,949 |
| 1989 | 11,037 |
| 1990 | 10,191 |
| 1991 | 9,799 |
| 1992 | 8,895 |
| 1993 | 7,965 |
| 1994 | 8,747 |
| 1995 | 7,745 |
| 1996 | 7,175 |
| 1997 | 6,182 |
| 1998 | 5,721 |
| 1999 | 5,457 |
| 2000 | 5,244 |
| 2001 | 4,880 |
| 2002 | 4,790 |
| 2003 | 4,825 |
| 2004 | 4,846 |
| 2005 | 4,752 |
| 2006 | 5,010 |
| 2007 | 5,102 |
| 2008 | 4,814 |
| 2009 | 4,228 |
| 2010 | 3,871 |
| 2011 | 3,812 |
| 2012 | 3,316 |
| 2013 | 3,104 |
| 2014 | 2,902 |
| 2015 | 2,843 |
| 2016 | 2,332 |
| 2017 | 1,840 |
| 2018 | 1,705 |
| 2019 | 1,536 |
| 2020 | 1,560 |
| 2021 | 1,350 |
| 2022 | 1,392 |
| 2023 | 1,336 |
| 2024 | 1,285 |