Kimberely Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kimberely is an English name derived from the name of a town in South Africa, which has Old English roots meaning 'royal fortress'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and became popular in the late 19th century. It conveys traits of strength and femininity. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kimberely"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪm.bər.li/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Kimberely is derived from the name of a place in South Africa, originally named after the town of Kimberley in England. The name itself is thought to come from the Old English elements 'cyning' meaning 'king' and 'burh' meaning 'fortress'.
Meaning
Royal fortress
Language Evolution
Cyningburh, Kimberleia, Kimberley
Historical Usage
The name Kimberely gained popularity in the late 19th century and became more widely used in the 20th century as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kim, Kimberly, Kymberley
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Kimberely is seen as a modern and trendy name, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kimberly Locke, Kimberly Elise
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Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Kimberely Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 126 peak births in 1970
Geographic Spread
Popular across 22 US states, with strongest presence in Ohio
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kimberely"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kimberely"
"Kimberely" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2198th of 12526 | 482 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1287th of 19264 | 1,391 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4047th of 27321 | 374 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17803rd of 35406 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Kimberely" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kimberely" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
62.86% 1400th/2227 |
- |
72.13% 2058th/2853 |
61.87% 1717th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.90% 1260th/2937 |
58.05% 2022nd/3483 |
35.05% 1233rd/3518 |
38.82% 1570th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kimberely"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kimberely" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Kimberely" in the United States
The name Kimberely is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kimberely has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kimberely' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2198th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4047th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17803rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Kimberely' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.