Name meaning & stats
Kimberly
Kimberly means “from Cyneburg's meadow”. 850,614 US babies since 1940, peak 1970. Notable Kimberlys are 1.6× over-represented as models.
What it means
“from Cyneburg's meadow”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1970
850,614 US babies were named Kimberly between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kimberlys end up
Not enough notable Kimberlys yet, so this uses the spelling family: Kimberly, Kimberley.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 48 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 29 people |
| Model | 1.6× | Medium · 21 people |
| Singer | 0.9× | Medium · 16 people |
Among notable women who are models, the Kimberly family show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Kimberly has a surprise career: 1.3×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 94% of the family
- Kimberly 94%
- Kimberley 4%
- Kimberli <1%
- Kimberlie <1%
- Kymberly <1%
- Kimberely <1%
- Kymberli <1%
- Kymberlie <1%
- Kimberlly <1%
- Kymberley <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1970)