Kimberlee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kimberlee is an English name that means 'royal fortress', stemming from the Old English 'cyneburh'. It has evolved from historical forms like Cyneburh and Kimberley. The name is associated with modern trends of using place names as personal names and has gained popularity in the mid to late 20th century. It carries a contemporary image of uniqueness and is often shortened to variants such as Kim or Kimmie. There is no significant biblical relevance tied to this name.
The name Kimberlee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Kimberlee 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, 'Kimberlee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 606th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 470th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 746th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1957th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3795th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kimberlee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kimberlee"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪmbərli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Kimberlee is a modern variation of the name Kimberley, which is derived from a place name in England. The place name itself originates from the Old English elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' and 'burh' meaning 'fortress' or 'town'.
Meaning
royal fortress
Language Evolution
Cyneburh (Old English), Kimberley (Middle English), Kimberlee (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Kimberlee gained popularity as a feminine given name in the United States during the mid to late 20th century, influenced by the trend of using place names as personal names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kimberly, Kim, Kimmie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kimberlee is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and individuality. It is less common than its variant Kimberly.
Famous People
Kimberlee Davis (American singer), Kimberlee McCullough (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kimberlee"
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 "Kimberlee"
"Kimberlee" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 606th of 12526 | 4,493 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 470th of 19264 | 6,967 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 746th of 27321 | 4,145 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1957th of 35406 | 1,575 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3795th of 30306 | 481 |
Regional Popularity of "Kimberlee" 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 "Kimberlee" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.23% 495th/2227 |
24.49% 595th/2430 |
31.48% 898th/2853 |
17.08% 474th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.36% 451st/2937 |
13.92% 485th/3483 |
18.14% 638th/3518 |
8.65% 350th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.04% 812th/3685 |
16.58% 742nd/4475 |
17.77% 923rd/5194 |
9.83% 621st/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.24% 2348th/4582 |
46.30% 2391st/5164 |
26.43% 1933rd/7313 |
26.84% 2003rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
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50.06% 3415th/6822 |
69.36% 4353rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kimberlee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kimberlee" 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.