Kimberley
Peaked at #166 nationally in 1967, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1941, Kimberley has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kimberley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#166
in 1967
Current rank
#5074
in 2024
Years tracked
83
1941–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1941, Kimberley reached its peak popularity for girls in 1967, ranking #166 nationally with 2,003 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2955 (2014) to #5074 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Kimberley ranks #5074 nationally for girls, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,074 | 26 |
| 2023 | #6,065 | 20 |
| 2022 | #7,855 | 14 |
| 2021 | #5,664 | 22 |
| 2020 | #5,246 | 24 |
| 2019 | #5,106 | 26 |
| 2018 | #3,969 | 37 |
| 2017 | #5,254 | 25 |
Kimberley — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1515
in 1954
Last ranked
#4961
in 1974
Years tracked
24
1949–1974
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Kimberley reached its peak popularity for boys in 1954, ranking #1515 nationally with 26 babies given the name that year.
Kimberley hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1974, when it stood at #4961.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #4,961 | 6 |
| 1972 | #5,389 | 5 |
| 1971 | #3,535 | 9 |
| 1970 | #4,060 | 7 |
| 1969 | #3,203 | 9 |
| 1968 | #3,249 | 8 |
| 1967 | #4,275 | 5 |
| 1966 | #2,888 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kimberley most popular?
Kimberley was most popular in 1967, when it ranked #166 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kimberley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kimberley?
At least 38,256 babies have been recorded with the name Kimberley in the US since 1941, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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