Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kimberly.
National Rank (2025)
#303
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1966)
Total U.S. Births
846,393
Unisex Distribution0.5% Boy / 99.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kimberly Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Kimberly
According to SSA data, Kimberly achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1966. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1970 with 34,130 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 64.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 93 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kimberly scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-64.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record34,130Births in 1970
Years in Top 100
57yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
93Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:52
1940s:1,189
1950s:48,958
1960s:259,072
1970s:229,097
1980s:146,452
1990s:77,879
2000s:48,494
2010s:27,264
2020s:7,936
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKimb-er-ly
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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