The nameKimberly
Kimberly is an English name, given in France mostly from the 1990s to the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It comes from an English place name, formed on a personal name and leah, "clearing".
Origin
English. The name spread after the Boer War, through the town of Kimberley in South Africa.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Kimberly peaked there in the late 1990s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Kimberly
Kimberly in France
Kimberly was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 685 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Kimberly. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Kimberly in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimberly mean?
It comes from an English place name, formed on a personal name and leah, "clearing".
What is the origin of the name Kimberly?
English. The name spread after the Boer War, through the town of Kimberley in South Africa.
Is Kimberly a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimberly is a girl's name.