NAME PROFILE
Kimberly
Kimberly is of English origin, meaning 'from the meadow of the royal fortress.' It evokes imagery of beauty and grace, often associated with someone who is both charming and strong-willed.
Key Stats
| Total births | 850,666 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1945 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 20%NY — 19%OH — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Kim Kardashian (Media Personality, Entrepreneur) · Kim Basinger (Actress, *Batman*) · Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Actress, *Father of the Bride*) · Kimberly Elise (Actress, *Diary of a Mad Black Woman*) · Kimberly Guilfoyle (Television Personality, Attorney)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KimKimmie
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