Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimberlly since 1965
Babies named Kimberlly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimberlly is a spelling variant of Kimberly, a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965. As a rare alternative form, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, with a peak in 2006. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with usage stable in recent years. Unlike the standard spelling, Kimberlly has not been recorded in any top state data, suggesting it occurs sporadically across the country. Its double-l ending gives it a distinctive look while retaining the familiar sound of the more common name.
Kimberlly is a respelling of Kimberly, a name derived from a place name in England. The place name Kimberly combines the Old English feminine personal name Cyneburg (meaning 'royal fortress') with leah ('woodland, clearing'). As a given name, Kimberly gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and Kimberlly emerged as a less common variant spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmie, Kimmy
Sibling names for Kimberlly
Names that share Kimberlly's style, for a brother or sister.
