Kimberly
Kimberly is of Old English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow' or 'royal fortress meadow.' The name gained widespread popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#246 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Offers versatile nickname options from casual to professional
- •Has a vintage charm as it was extremely popular in the 1960s-1980s
- •The nickname Kim works well in professional settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Kim Clijsters
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Statistics
845,374
Total births since 1880
1970
Peak year
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