Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimmie since 1952
Babies named Kimmie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 209 | 78 |
| 1960s | 502 | 43 |
| 1970s | 254 | 10 |
| 1980s | 83 | 0 |
| 1990s | 69 | 0 |
| 2000s | 73 | 0 |
| 2010s | 53 | 0 |
| 2020s | 35 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimmie emerged as a distinct given name in the 1950s, first recorded in the United States in 1952. It hit its peak popularity in 1966, when it was most frequently used as a feminine diminutive of Kimberly. While never entering the top 1000, Kimmie maintained modest usage through the 1960s and 1970s before gradually declining. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107 and is given to roughly 1 in every 178,585 newborns. The name's trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with no signs of revival. It is most associated with a casual, friendly style, often used as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Despite its low current usage, Kimmie retains a nostalgic appeal connected to mid-20th-century naming trends.
Kimmie is a diminutive form of Kimberly, which itself originates from a place name in Norfolk, England, recorded as 'Chineburlai' in the Domesday Book. The place name likely derives from Old English 'Cyneburg' (a personal name meaning 'royal fortress') and 'lēah' (wood, clearing). Alternatively, it may be related to 'Cynemaer's wood'. Kimmie emerged as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, mirroring the trend of nicknames as given names.
Sibling names for Kimmie
Names that share Kimmie's style, for a brother or sister.
