Kimberly
How to say it: KIM-bur-lee · /ˈkɪmbərli/
From an English place name meaning 'Cyneburg's clearing'; from Old English cyneburh (royal fortress) + leah.
Kimberly was the 321st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,009 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 64% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #419 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #321 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,009 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,218 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −64% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #419 |
| In France, 2025 | #894 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kimberly crested in the 1970s and has thinned out since. Now far below that high, further softening looks likely.
What goes with it
Lilting and bright with soft edges and a crisp snap, Kimberly carries a familiar cheer. Kim makes a handy short form, while Jessica shares its verve.
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Nicknames
- Kim
- Kimmy
Other spellings
Honouring a Kimberly in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kimberly is about 1 in 135.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #466.
Famous people named Kimberly
- Kimberly Wyatt (born 1982)American dancer and choreographer
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley (born 1971)American actor and film director
- Kimberly Elise (born 1967)Actress
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