Kimber Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kimber has its roots in Old English, meaning 'warrior'. It evolved from the surname Cynemaer and has been used as a given name since the late 20th century. With variants like Kim and Kym, it carries a modern and trendy image today. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Kimber is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kimber has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kimber' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4825th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5252nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2513th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5506th out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7388th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1696th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1723rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1313th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1476th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 677th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kimber' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kimber"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪm.bər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kimber is derived from the Old English surname 'Cynemaer', which is believed to mean 'the famous warrior'. It is also associated with a place name in England.
Meaning
warrior
Language Evolution
Cynemaer, Kymber, Kimber
Historical Usage
Kimber gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kim, Kimmie, Kym
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kimber is often perceived as a modern and trendy name, appealing to new parents looking for unique yet familiar options.
Famous People
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kimberly Caldwell, Kimberly Elise
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kimber"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kimber"
"Kimber" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4825th of 7545 | 36 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5252nd of 6773 | 19 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2513th of 7552 | 201 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5506th of 10718 | 53 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7388th of 23106 | 127 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1696th of 12526 | 733 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1723rd of 19264 | 876 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1313th of 27321 | 1,892 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1476th of 35406 | 2,260 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 677th of 30306 | 5,173 |
Regional Popularity of "Kimber" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kimber" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.76% 1420th/2227 |
76.34% 1855th/2430 |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
40.83% 1133rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
62.34% 1831st/2937 |
- |
57.45% 2021st/3518 |
32.12% 1299th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.58% 1348th/3685 |
50.79% 2273rd/4475 |
21.70% 1127th/5194 |
22.57% 1426th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.20% 1521st/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
16.72% 1223rd/7313 |
21.91% 1635th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.09% 601st/3984 |
42.57% 1910th/4487 |
8.19% 559th/6822 |
11.41% 716th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kimber"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kimber" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.