Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Kimberlin since 1957
Babies named Kimberlin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 141 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 324 |
| 2000s | 330 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Kimberlin is a modern invention first recorded in the United States in 1957. Its usage climbed through the 1970s and 1980s, reaching a peak in 1993, when it was given to approximately 1 in every 100,000 newborn girls. Since 1994, its popularity has steadily declined; the name has not appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 names since the early 2000s. While it has never been widespread, Kimberlin illustrates the American trend of creating new feminine names by blending familiar sounds. Its top states of use have historically been scattered, with no single state showing overwhelming preference.
Kimberlin is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1957. It appears to be a blend of the popular name Kimber (itself a short form of Kimberly) and the feminine suffix -lin, fashionable in names like Evelyn and Madelyn. The name Kimberly derives from the South African town Kimberley, named after Lord Kimberley. Kimberlin has seen modest use in the late 20th century, peaking in 1993, and is predominantly given to girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy, Lin
Sibling names for Kimberlin
Names that share Kimberlin's style, for a brother or sister.
