US Popularity:10541
Origin:British
Meaning:Cyneburg
From Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh to reality TV star Kim Kardashian, this popular name can be recognized throughout mainstream media. The name means “cyneburg,” and it derives from the Old English cyne meaning “royal” and burh meaning “fortress.” In recent decades, Kimberley has primarily been a girl’s name, but it can actually be used for boys too. Lord Kimberley of Norfolk, England, popularized the name in the 19th century by giving it to a town in South Africa and a region in Australia. Whether it’s for a boy or a girl, you can be sure that in your home, your little one will be the King or Queen of your royal fortress.

Kimberley Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Kimberley is currently #10541 in U.S. births
Boy:Kimberley is currently #13000 in U.S. births
Girl:Kimberley is currently #10795 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#10795
in 2023
+ 2856
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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