Kimbly Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIM-blee / /ˈkɪm.bli/English
Meaning
From the royal fortress; a variant of Kimberly
Historical & Cultural Background
Kimbly is a modern variation of the name Kimberly, which has roots in Old English. The name Kimberly originally referred to a place in England, derived from the Old English elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' and 'burh' meaning 'fortress'. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Kimbly, as a variant, reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings.
Trend Summary
Kimbly is a less common variant of Kimberly, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kimberly
- Kimblynn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kimbly was first seen in the United States in 1958. Kimbly has ranked as high as #1081 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kimbly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |