Kimberlyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kimberlyn is a modern English name derived from Kimberley, meaning 'the meadow of the royal fortress'. Its evolution includes the historical form Kimberley, and it gained traction in the late 20th century. The name embodies traits of modern femininity and creativity, with no biblical significance.
The name Kimberlyn is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Kimberlyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Kimberlyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2432nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1831st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2413th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2303rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2998th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kimberlyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kimberlyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪmbərlɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kimberlyn is a modern name that combines the name Kimberley, which is derived from the name of a place in South Africa, meaning 'the meadow of the royal fortress'. The addition of the suffix '-lyn' is a popular contemporary practice in English names.
Meaning
royal fortress meadow
Language Evolution
Kimberley, Kimberlyn
Historical Usage
Kimberlyn began to gain popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for names ending in '-lyn'.
Variants & Derivatives
Kimberley, Kim, Kimmi
Modern Popularity & Image
Kimberlyn is perceived as a trendy and feminine name, often associated with modernity and creativity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kimberlyn"
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 "Kimberlyn"
"Kimberlyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2432nd of 12526 | 407 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1831st of 19264 | 803 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2413th of 27321 | 767 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2303rd of 35406 | 1,240 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2998th of 30306 | 669 |
Regional Popularity of "Kimberlyn" 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 "Kimberlyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
66.11% 1886th/2853 |
66.56% 1847th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
64.86% 1905th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
46.96% 1652nd/3518 |
52.18% 2110th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
65.54% 2415th/3685 |
59.20% 2649th/4475 |
46.28% 2404th/5194 |
36.92% 2332nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
41.98% 2168th/5164 |
29.89% 2186th/7313 |
33.70% 2515th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
76.96% 3453rd/4487 |
40.33% 2751st/6822 |
58.80% 3690th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kimberlyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kimberlyn" 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.