Kimberly Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Kimberly is often associated with the color pink, symbolizing love, kindness, and femininity.

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A Deep Dive

Kimberly Overview

Meaning

Cyneburg’s meadow, from the meadow of the royal fortress

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English place name, combining “Cyneburg” (royal fortress) and “leah” (wood or clearing).

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪmbərli/

Popularity

Kimberly is cherished globally, especially in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

In the United States, Kimberly was ranked among the top 200 names for girls in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cool

Associated Traits

Graceful, compassionate, reliable

Name Day

February 20 (Czech Republic)
A Deep Dive

Kimberly Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kimberley, Kymberley, Kimball, Kimberlee, Kimberlin

Common Nicknames

Kim, Kimi, Kimmie, Kimber

Diminutives

K, Lee, Kay

Famous People

  • Kimberly Williams-Paisley
    (American Actress)
  • Kimberly Elise
    (American Actress)
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle
    (American TV Personality)
  • Kimberly Peirce
    (American Director)
  • Kimberly Perry
    (American Singer)
  • Kimberly Caldwell
    (American Singer)
  • Kimberly Wyatt
    (American Dancer)
  • Kimberly Stewart
    (American Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kimberly Hart
    ("Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," TV Series)
  • "Kimberly"
    (Novel by Charles Siebert)
  • Kimberly
    ("Melrose Place," TV Series)
  • Kimberly
    ("Days of Our Lives," TV Series)
  • Kimberly Wallace
    ("My Best Friend's Wedding," Film)

Places

  • Kimberly City
    (Idaho, USA)
  • Kimberly Park
    (North Carolina, USA)
  • Kimberly Mountain
    (British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Kimberly?

Kimberly means “from the wood of the royal fortress” or “meadow of the royal fortress.” This name often conveys a sense of nobility and elegance, suggesting a person with a strong sense of identity and charm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kimberly?

The name Kimberly originates from Old English, derived from the words “Cyneburg’s field.” It combines “Cyneburg,” meaning royal fortress, and “leah,” meaning wood or meadow, reflecting its historical roots.

Kimberly Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kimberly in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2202021#2102022#2222023
Top 3 Rankings#21966#21967#31968

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kimberly

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023222
(-12 from 2022)
1329
(-62 from 2022)
0.07598
2022210
(+10 from 2021)
1391
(+42 from 2021)
0.07758
2021220
(-34 from 2020)
1349
(-209 from 2020)
0.07530
2020186
(+10 from 2019)
1558
(+22 from 2019)
0.08814
2019196
(-24 from 2018)
1536
(-169 from 2018)
0.08371
2018172
(-8 from 2017)
1705
(-133 from 2017)
0.09168
2017164
(-31 from 2016)
1838
(-494 from 2016)
0.09729
2016133
(-25 from 2015)
2332
(-511 from 2015)
0.12046
2015108
(-1 from 2014)
2843
(-58 from 2014)
0.14573
2014107
(-6 from 2013)
2901
(-202 from 2013)
0.14829
2013101
(-13 from 2012)
3103
(-213 from 2012)
0.16097
201288
(-21 from 2011)
3316
(-495 from 2011)
0.17097
201167
(+2 from 2010)
3811
(-60 from 2010)
0.19668
201069
(-3 from 2009)
3871
(-357 from 2009)
0.19743
200966
(-9 from 2008)
4228
(-585 from 2008)
0.20878
200857
(-3 from 2007)
4813
(-289 from 2007)
0.23108
200754
(+4 from 2006)
5102
(+92 from 2006)
0.24106
200658
(+5 from 2005)
5010
(+259 from 2005)
0.23965
200563
(-2 from 2004)
4751
(-95 from 2004)
0.23409
200461
(+3 from 2003)
4846
(+21 from 2003)
0.24016
200364
(-1 from 2002)
4825
(+35 from 2002)
0.24048
200263
(-2 from 2001)
4790
(-90 from 2001)
0.24253
200161
(-3 from 2000)
4880
(-363 from 2000)
0.24635
200058
(-7 from 1999)
5243
(-214 from 1999)
0.26271
199951
(+3 from 1998)
5457
(-264 from 1998)
0.28031
199854
(-5 from 1997)
5721
(-461 from 1997)
0.29512
199749
(-8 from 1996)
6182
(-993 from 1996)
0.32379
199641
(-4 from 1995)
7175
(-570 from 1995)
0.37424
199537
(-5 from 1994)
7745
(-1001 from 1994)
0.40306
199432
(+7 from 1993)
8746
(+781 from 1993)
0.44866
199339
(-4 from 1992)
7965
(-931 from 1992)
0.40400
199235
(-1 from 1991)
8896
(-903 from 1991)
0.44376
199134
(-3 from 1990)
9799
(-392 from 1990)
0.48190
199031
(-3 from 1989)
10191
(-847 from 1989)
0.49606
198928
(-3 from 1988)
11038
(-911 from 1988)
0.55407
198825
(-2 from 1987)
11949
(-1081 from 1987)
0.62134
198723
(-5 from 1986)
13030
(-1387 from 1986)
0.69522
198618
(+1 from 1985)
14417
(-496 from 1985)
0.78120
198519
(+3 from 1984)
14913
(+467 from 1984)
0.80772
198422
(-7 from 1983)
14446
(-924 from 1983)
0.80108
198315
(-1 from 1982)
15370
(-732 from 1982)
0.85882
198214
(-1 from 1981)
16102
(-587 from 1981)
0.88751
198113
(-2 from 1980)
16689
(-1811 from 1980)
0.93312
198011
(+1 from 1979)
18500
(+861 from 1979)
1.03895
197912
(+1 from 1978)
17639
(+763 from 1978)
1.02357
197813
(-5 from 1977)
16876
(-1409 from 1977)
1.02659
19778
(-1 from 1976)
18285
(-676 from 1976)
1.11155
19767
No change from 1975
18961
(-1297 from 1975)
1.20625
19757
(-1 from 1974)
20258
(-2166 from 1974)
1.29787
19746
(-2 from 1973)
22424
(-1107 from 1973)
1.43170
19734
No change from 1972
23531
(-2753 from 1972)
1.51412
19724
No change from 1971
26284
(-4420 from 1971)
1.62996
19714
(-1 from 1970)
30704
(-3429 from 1970)
1.75192
19703
(+1 from 1969)
34133
(+1060 from 1969)
1.86330
19694
(-1 from 1968)
33073
(+1166 from 1968)
1.87623
19683
(-1 from 1967)
31907
(-1190 from 1967)
1.86625
19672
No change from 1966
33097
(+866 from 1966)
1.92779
19662
(+2 from 1965)
32231
(+3394 from 1965)
1.83572
19654
(+2 from 1964)
28837
(+4707 from 1964)
1.57798
19646
(+5 from 1963)
24130
(+2903 from 1963)
1.23278
196311
(+5 from 1962)
21227
(+867 from 1962)
1.06771
196216
(+6 from 1961)
20360
(+3003 from 1961)
1.00449
196122
(+4 from 1960)
17357
(+507 from 1960)
0.83562
196026
(+7 from 1959)
16850
(+4063 from 1959)
0.81020
195933
(+6 from 1958)
12787
(+2075 from 1958)
0.61517
195839
(+3 from 1957)
10712
(+1260 from 1957)
0.51855
195742
(+31 from 1956)
9452
(+2721 from 1956)
0.45050
195673
(+38 from 1955)
6731
(+2869 from 1955)
0.32682
1955111
(+57 from 1954)
3862
(+1774 from 1954)
0.19263
1954168
(+41 from 1953)
2088
(+660 from 1953)
0.10488
1953209
(+45 from 1952)
1428
(+462 from 1952)
0.07401
1952254
(+112 from 1951)
966
(+480 from 1951)
0.05079
1951366
(+16 from 1950)
486
(+41 from 1950)
0.02631
1950382
(+33 from 1949)
445
(+83 from 1949)
0.02531
1949415
(+35 from 1948)
362
(+47 from 1948)
0.02062
1948450
(+70 from 1947)
315
(+60 from 1947)
0.01808
1947520
(+186 from 1946)
255
(+125 from 1946)
0.01403
1946706
(+915 from 1945)
130
(+104 from 1945)
0.00806
19451621
(+247 from 1944)
26
(+5 from 1944)
0.00193
19441868
(+211 from 1943)
21
(+3 from 1943)
0.00154
19432079
(-411 from 1942)
18
(-7 from 1942)
0.00125
19421668
(-58 from 1941)
25
(+1 from 1941)
0.00180
19411610
(+593 from 1940)
24
(+10 from 1940)
0.00193
19402203
(+388 from 1939)
14
(+3 from 1939)
0.00119
19392591
(+139 from 1938)
11
(+1 from 1938)
0.00097
19382730
(+1070 from 1937)
10
(+4 from 1937)
0.00088
19373800
(+381 from 1936)
6
(+1 from 1936)
0.00054
19364181
(-750 from 1935)
5
(-2 from 1935)
0.00046
19353431
(+371 from 1934)
7
(+1 from 1934)
0.00064
19343802
(-396 from 1933)
6
(-1 from 1933)
0.00055
19333406
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00067
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kimberly

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1252021#1122022#1402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1262021#1562022#1372023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2392021#2522022#2132023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6152021#4782022#5572023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2232021#2592022#2582023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4072021#4472022#4682023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7242021#4392022#3552023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2562021#1732022#2162023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3392021#2002022#3052023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2102021#1862022#2442023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3822021#3722022#2912023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1392021#2552022#1952023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2232021#1922022#1812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2322021#2112022#3722023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4662021#5342022#5792023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2642021#4962022#4472023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3022021#2142022#2362023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1082021#1562022#1552023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2562021#1952022#1872023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7972021#3972022#3552023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4962021#5812022#7952023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2502021#3442022#1772023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4492021#3652022#3372023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2662021#3352022#4182023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6322021#3282022#4612023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2352021#1862022#2372023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3882021#6032022#3292023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5242021#2992022#4362023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1452021#1542022#1742023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5422021#2022022#2392023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2402014#3292015#2582019

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2612021#2762022#2062023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2202021#4602022#3572023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2802021#3142022#2542023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2622021#1402022#1512023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2942021#2072022#2162023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2462020#912021#2062022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3032021#972022#3542023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1422004#1642006#1952007

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2062020#1742021#1452022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2152021#5612022#1832023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3592019#2042022#3032023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1232005#2662006#2252007

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2162007#2252008#1972013

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1062015#2162016#1602018

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1231996#1471997#1802001

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1902008#1682011#1732018

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2502014#1952019#1832022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1582010#1082011#952020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#761997#921998#722001

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#482006#872007#1212010

Popularity Rankings for Kimberly in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#332001#512003#472006

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#432020#452021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#971984#971988

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1312001#1392002#1642003

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1402014#1562015#1732016

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1582012#1772013#1822015

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2482019#2042020#2492023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3632011#3192013#4552015

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3362001#3792003#3342004

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3702013#3972020#4462021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#5052021#5382022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3862021#4612022#4662023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7002020#7642021#4452023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5002016#4912017#6032019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6052020#7402021#7662022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7772018#7692020#7382021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9652015#9552016#9822017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kimberly a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kimberly is primarily a girl’s name, often associated with grace and nobility.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kimberly

Kimberly in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Actress, born 1971): An American actress celebrated for her role in the "Father of the Bride" films.
  • Kimberly Elise (Actress, born 1967): An American actress acclaimed for her performances in movies such as "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "Set It Off."
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle (TV Personality, born 1969): An American television news personality and attorney who has appeared on Fox News.
  • Kimberly Peirce (Director, born 1967): An American filmmaker best known for directing the film "Boys Don't Cry."
  • Kimberly Perry (Singer, born 1983): An American singer and the lead vocalist of the country music group The Band Perry.
  • Kimberly Caldwell (Singer, born 1982): An American singer and television host who gained fame as a contestant on "American Idol."
  • Kimberly Wyatt (Dancer, born 1982): An American singer, dancer, and television personality, best known as a member of the Pussycat Dolls.
  • Kimberly Stewart (Model, born 1979): An American socialite, model, and fashion designer, and the daughter of singer Rod Stewart.
  • Kimberly Hart ("Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," 1993 TV Series): The original Pink Ranger known for her agility and combat skills.
  • "Kimberly" (1976 Novel by Charles Siebert): A story revolving around a young girl's journey and the trials she faces.
  • Kimberly ("Melrose Place," 1992 TV Series): A complex character whose dramatic storylines kept audiences hooked.
  • Kimberly ("Days of Our Lives," 1965 TV Series): A character whose life is filled with dramatic twists and turns in the long-running soap opera.
  • Kimberly Wallace ("My Best Friend's Wedding," 1997 Film): The sweet and charming bride-to-be in this romantic comedy.
  • Kimberly ("Kimberly Akimbo," 2003 Play by David Lindsay-Abaire): A dark comedy about a teenage girl with a rare disease that causes her to age rapidly.
  • Kimberly Ann Possible ("Kim Possible," 2002 TV Series): A high school student who balances everyday life with saving the world from supervillains.
  • Kimberly City (Idaho, USA): A small city in Twin Falls County with a growing agricultural community.
  • Kimberly Park (North Carolina, USA): A public park in Winston-Salem featuring playgrounds, sports fields, and walking trails.
  • Kimberly Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain located in the Purcell Mountains, popular for hiking and climbing.
  • Kimberly River (Western Australia, Australia): A river in the remote Kimberley region, flowing into the Indian Ocean.
  • Kimberly Town (Northern Cape, South Africa): The capital city of the Northern Cape Province, famous for its diamond mines and the Big Hole.
  • Kimberly School (Tasmania, Australia): A historic school building in the town of Kimberly, now serving as a community center.
  • Kimberly Street (Singapore): A street located in the downtown area, lined with shops and eateries.

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