Declining since 1994, #3,780 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimberlyn since 1955
Babies named Kimberlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 129 |
| 1960s | 637 |
| 1970s | 417 |
| 1980s | 229 |
| 1990s | 801 |
| 2000s | 772 |
| 2010s | 690 |
| 2020s | 251 |
Meaning & origin
Kimberlyn emerged in 1955 as a variant of Kimberly, which itself became popular in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak rank at number 3,780 in 1993, when the name was given to roughly 1 in 41,212 girls. Since 1994, its usage has been declining, reflecting broader trends away from the -lyn suffix names. The spelling with a 'y' and 'n' is a less common but recognizable alternative, though it has never appeared among the top 1,000 names nationally. The name carries the same meaning as Kimberly, derived from an Old English place name associated with a royal fortress.
Kimberlyn is a variant of Kimberly, an English place name from the Old English personal name Cyneburg (meaning 'royal fortress') combined with lēah (wood or clearing). The surname Kimberly became a given name in the late 19th century, with several spelling variants like Kimberlyn emerging in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy, Lyn
Sibling names for Kimberlyn
Names that share Kimberlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
