Kimberly
Peaked at #2 nationally in 1966, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1933, Kimberly has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kimberly — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2
in 1966
Current rank
#246
in 2024
Years tracked
92
1933–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1933, Kimberly reached its peak popularity for girls in 1966, ranking #2 nationally with 32,231 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #107 (2014) to #246 (2024) — a 57% drop.
As of 2024, Kimberly ranks #246 nationally for girls, with 1,285 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #246 | 1,285 |
| 2023 | #222 | 1,336 |
| 2022 | #210 | 1,392 |
| 2021 | #221 | 1,350 |
| 2020 | #186 | 1,560 |
| 2019 | #196 | 1,536 |
| 2018 | #173 | 1,705 |
| 2017 | #164 | 1,840 |
Kimberly — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#553
in 1955
Last ranked
#11510
in 2021
Years tracked
71
1940–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1940, Kimberly reached its peak popularity for boys in 1955, ranking #553 nationally with 177 babies given the name that year.
Kimberly hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #11510.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #11,510 | 6 |
| 2019 | #11,527 | 6 |
| 2015 | #11,478 | 6 |
| 2013 | #13,183 | 5 |
| 2012 | #7,878 | 10 |
| 2010 | #8,490 | 9 |
| 2008 | #5,942 | 15 |
| 2007 | #5,572 | 16 |
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 Kimberly most popular?
Kimberly was most popular in 1966, when it ranked #2 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kimberly 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 Kimberly?
At least 849,647 babies have been recorded with the name Kimberly in the US since 1933, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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