The nameKimberley
Kimberley is the British spelling of Kimberly. It was a top 75 name in England and Wales in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Kimberley comes from an English place name. The South African diamond town of Kimberley, named after Lord Kimberley, made it famous.
Origin
English.
History
In England and Wales Kimberley was 73rd in 1996, the first year of the series. In the United States, where Kimberly is the usual spelling, it reached 166th place in 1967.
Famous people named Kimberley
- Kimberley Walsh, singer
Popularity of the name Kimberley
Kimberley in the United States
Kimberley was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 16,343 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Kimberley. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Kimberley in the United States were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Kimberley in the United Kingdom
Kimberley was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 2,544 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Kimberley. Half of all babies named Kimberley in the United Kingdom were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Kimberley in France
Kimberley in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Kimberley
Names from the same generation as Kimberley, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimberley mean?
Kimberley comes from an English place name. The South African diamond town of Kimberley, named after Lord Kimberley, made it famous.
What is the origin of the name Kimberley?
English.
Is Kimberley a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimberley is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kimberley?
In 2024, Kimberley was the 5062nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 26 births.
What are the variants of the name Kimberley?
Variants and related names of Kimberley include Kim and Kimy.
What are good sibling names for Kimberley?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cathy, Debbie, Kathy and Mandy for a sister, Willy, Gary, Faustino and Tim for a brother.
Who are famous people named Kimberley?
Kimberley Walsh, singer.