Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimberlyann since 1962
Babies named Kimberlyann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimberlyann is a compound name that combines two mid-century favorites, Kimberly and Ann. First recorded in 1962, the name saw its highest usage in the 1980s, peaking in 1987. While it never entered the top 1000 nationally, it reflects a naming trend of merging popular components to create distinctive but familiar combinations. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, and it remains a rare but recognizable choice. Most bearers are found in the United States, where the pattern of combining two established names was especially popular.
Kimberlyann is a modern compound name formed from Kimberly and Ann. Kimberly is derived from an English place name, itself from Old English Cyneburg 'royal fortress' + leah 'woodland, clearing'. Ann is the English form of Hannah, from Hebrew Channah 'grace'. The name began appearing in the mid-20th century as parents combined popular names, and it saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy, Annie
Variants: Kimberly Ann, Kimberley-Ann
Sibling names for Kimberlyann
Names that share Kimberlyann's style, for a brother or sister.
