Kimberley
English place name "wood or clearing of Kyneburga (a seventh century female saint)", from Old English cyne- (“royal”) + burh (“fortress”) + lēah (“leigh, clearing”).
Every Kimberley since 1941 — 38,278 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimberley
Kimberley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,828 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 38,278 American babies have been named Kimberley. Its peak came in 1967, when 2,008 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kimberley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimberley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,828 | — | — |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,087 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,070 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,860 | — | — |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,667 | — | — |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,248 | — | — |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,108 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,970 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,255 | — | — |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,679 | — | — |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,564 | — | — |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,955 | — | — |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,859 | — | — |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,063 | — | — |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,785 | — | — |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,661 | — | — |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,438 | — | — |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,736 | — | — |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,077 | — | — |
| 2006 | 93 | #2,103 | — | — |
| 2005 | 89 | #2,100 | — | — |
| 2004 | 104 | #1,829 | — | — |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,216 | — | — |
| 2002 | 73 | #2,256 | — | — |
| 2001 | 105 | #1,722 | — | — |
| 2000 | 120 | #1,523 | — | — |
| 1995 | 185 | #1,006 | — | — |
| 1990 | 324 | #666 | — | — |
| 1985 | 344 | #569 | — | — |
| 1980 | 572 | #398 | — | — |
| 1975 | 871 | #279 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,770 | #185 | 7 | #4,059 |
| 1965 | 1,799 | #189 | 11 | #2,553 |
| 1960 | 1,199 | #257 | 6 | #3,864 |
| 1955 | 384 | #462 | 19 | #1,824 |
| 1950 | 60 | #1,196 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kimberley
- Kimberley Walsh Singer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimberley mean?
English place name "wood or clearing of Kyneburga (a seventh century female saint)", from Old English cyne- (“royal”) + burh (“fortress”) + lēah (“leigh, clearing”).
How popular is the name Kimberley in 2025?
Kimberley ranked #5,828 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kimberley?
38,278 babies have been named Kimberley in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimberley most popular?
Kimberley peaked in 1967, when 2,008 newborns received the name.
Is Kimberley a boy or girl name?
Kimberley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kimberley rising or falling?
Kimberley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kimberley?
Well-known people named Kimberley include Kimberley Walsh (singer).