Kimberly Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Kimberly is most popular in Delaware, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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 gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Kimberly has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Kimberly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 757th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 833rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1631st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6627th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15888th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2865th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 49th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 53rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 146th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kimberly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kimberly"

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 "Kimberly"

"Kimberly" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 6076th of 6773 10
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 757th of 7552 1,795
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 833rd of 10718 1,521
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1631st of 16616 752
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 6627th of 24088 172
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 15888th of 23106 23
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2865th of 9204 179
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 49th of 12526 149,945
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4th of 19264 406,745
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 23rd of 27321 188,470
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 53rd of 35406 76,850
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 146th of 30306 23,185

Regional Popularity of "Kimberly" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
576th/576
100.00%
858th/858
100.00%
966th/966
100.00%
709th/709
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
862nd/862
100.00%
890th/890
100.00%
928th/928
100.00%
1049th/1049
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
1978th/1978
100.00%
1699th/1699
100.00%
1349th/1349
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
3795th/3795
100.00%
3808th/3808
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Kimberly" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
1546th/1546
- - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
37th/37
100.00%
77th/77
100.00%
58th/58
100.00%
47th/47
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
5th/5
100.00%
5th/5
100.00%
2nd/2
100.00%
4th/4
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
33rd/33
100.00%
21st/21
100.00%
18th/18
100.00%
24th/24
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
130th/130
100.00%
80th/80
100.00%
53rd/53
100.00%
28th/28
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
290th/290
100.00%
207th/207
100.00%
141st/141
100.00%
107th/107

State-by-State Popularity of "Kimberly"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kimberly" 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.