Declining since 2018, #936 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimber since 1951
Babies named Kimber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 332 |
| 1960s | 752 |
| 1970s | 477 |
| 1980s | 989 |
| 1990s | 1,163 |
| 2000s | 1,179 |
| 2010s | 4,241 |
| 2020s | 2,082 |
Meaning & origin
Kimber first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1951 and has been used primarily for girls. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking 936th that year with a incidence of approximately 1 in 5,782 births. Since 2018, its usage has been falling. In recent decades, it was most popular in Montana, West Virginia, and Kansas. The name likely originated as a variant of Kimberly, a well-established English name tied to a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's wood.' While never among the top names, Kimber has maintained a consistent presence as a modern, streamlined alternative to its longer source name.
The name Kimber likely arose as a short form or variant of Kimberley (or Kimberly), which derives from an English place name composed of the Old English personal name Cyneburg (meaning 'royal fortress') and lēah ('wood, clearing'). It gained some independent use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Kimber is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmie
Sibling names for Kimber
Names that share Kimber's style, for a brother or sister.
