Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Kemberly since 1955
Babies named Kemberly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 327 |
| 1970s | 319 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 261 |
| 2000s | 263 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kemberly is a rare spelling of the more common Kimberly, first recorded in 1955. Its peak year was 1968, when it saw its highest usage, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. Since 1998, its popularity has been declining, and it has not been recorded in recent years. The name is primarily used for girls and reflects a trend of respelling established names with a 'K' to add a modern twist.
Kemberly is a respelling of Kimberly, a name derived from the place name Kimberley in South Africa, itself named after Lord Kimberley (a title derived from Kimberley, Norfolk). The suffix -ly is common in English place names and surnames. The name Kimberly was adopted as a given name in the 20th century, especially popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Kemberly emerged as a less common variant, with first recorded use in 1955.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kem, Kim, Kimmie, Lem
Sibling names for Kemberly
Names that share Kemberly's style, for a brother or sister.
