Declining since 2015, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Kymber since 1985
Babies named Kymber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 204 |
| 2010s | 551 |
| 2020s | 242 |
Meaning & origin
Kymber is a modern respelling of Kimber that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1985. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, when the name ranked highest, but has been falling since 2015. As of 2025, it ranks 5,099 nationally, with about 1 in 64,291 girls given the name. The name is most common in Missouri, which recorded the highest usage. Its trajectory reflects a broader trend toward inventive spellings of familiar-sounding names, peaking in the 2010s and now declining. Kymber remains a rare choice, offering a distinct take on the more common Kimberly or Kimber.
Kymber is a modern invented spelling of Kimber, which may derive from the English surname Kimber or from the first element of Kimberly. The name Kimberly originated as a place name in England, meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow' from the Old English personal name Cyneburg. Kymber emerged in the late 20th century as a feminized, distinctive variant, peaking in the 2010s.
Where Kymber is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kym, Kimmie
Sibling names for Kymber
Names that share Kymber's style, for a brother or sister.
