girl name
Kimberly
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#303 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kimberly in the US, 1880–2025
Kimberly first appears in US records in 1933. It peaked in 1970, when 34,130 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,009.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimberly a boy or a girl name?
Kimberly is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kimberly?
In 2025, Kimberly ranked #303 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kimberly most popular?
Kimberly was most popular in 1970, when about 34,130 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.