Kimberly
boy nameKimberly entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #553 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#553
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2488 |
| 1950s | #698 |
| 1960s | #741 |
| 1970s | #909 |
| 1980s | #1220 |
| 1990s | #3362 |
| 2000s | #6112 |
| 2010s | #9856 |
| 2020s | #10799 |
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Kimberly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kimberly alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kimberly in 2025?
- Kimberly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kimberly most popular?
- Kimberly peaked in 1955, reaching #553 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kimberly with classmates?
- Kimberly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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