Kimberlyn
How to say it: KIM-bur-lin · /ˈkɪmbərlɪn/
Elaboration of Kimberly from Old English meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow' - Kimberlyn is a modern American variant.
Kimberlyn was the 2,716th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 39 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,993 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,716 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 39 |
| Share of births | 1 in 85,008 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,993 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kimberlyn peaked in the 1990s.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Kim
- Kimmy
- Lyn
Honouring a Kimberlyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kimberlyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Kimberlyn
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds (born 1975)Northern Mariana Islander politician
- Kimberlyn Duncan (born 1991)American sprinter
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