Kimber
How to say it: KIM-ber · /ˈkɪmbər/
Short form of Kimberly, itself from a South African place name. Used as a standalone given name in modern US.
Kimber was the 804th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 278 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,036 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #804 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 278 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,941 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,036 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kimber held its strongest showing in the 2010s and remains in solid use. It stays close to its peak but is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Clipped and crisp, Kimber sounds brisk and tight. Kim gives a short option and Peyton pairs in style.
Nicknames
- Kim
- Kimmy
- Kimbs
Other spellings
Honouring a Kimber in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kimber is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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