Holding steady.
Popularity of Kymberley since 1961
Babies named Kymberley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kymberley is a modern respelling of the more common Kimberly, which saw its peak popularity in the United States in the 1960s. The name Kymberley itself, however, has always been rare. It first appeared in records in 1961, reached its highest point of usage in 1969, and has remained a consistently uncommon choice since then, with a stable trajectory. While it has never ranked within the top 1,000 names, its distinctive spelling sets it apart from the more traditional Kimberly.
Kymberley is a modern variant spelling of Kimberly, itself derived from the place name Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord Kimberley. The name Kimberly gained popularity in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s, and the respelling Kymberley emerged as a feminine given name during that period, though it has remained much less common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kym, Kimmy, Lee
Sibling names for Kymberley
Names that share Kymberley's style, for a brother or sister.
