Cimberly
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variation of Kimberly.
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Cimberly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cimberly today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cimberly births was 1968 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cimberly. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cimberly. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1968
8 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1985 SSA rank
#9,534
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Cimberly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cimberly from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 28 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cimberly by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cimberly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cimberly
The name Cimberly is a relatively modern invention, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a creative spelling variation of the more common name Kimberly.
While the name Kimberly itself has roots in the ancient Celtic language, with the first part "Kim" meaning "royal" or "noble," the addition of the "c" in Cimberly appears to have been a purely aesthetic choice, without any direct linguistic or cultural ties.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Cimberly in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively new coinage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Cimberly are likely to be found in birth records and personal documents from the latter half of the 20th century. However, it is worth noting that the name has never achieved widespread popularity, and its use has remained relatively limited.
Despite its modern origins, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Cimberly throughout recent history. One such individual is Cimberly Santana, an American singer and songwriter born in 1984, who has released several albums and singles in the pop and R&B genres.
Another notable Cimberly is Cimberly Taveras, a Dominican-American actress and model born in 1988, who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Cimberly Biggio, born in 1981, is a former professional basketball player from the United States, who played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
Cimberly Hernandez, born in 1989, is a Mexican-American freestyle swimmer who has competed in multiple Olympic Games and won several medals in international competitions.
Lastly, Cimberly Gonzalez, born in 1993, is a Venezuelan model and beauty pageant titleholder, who won the Miss Venezuela title in 2015.
While the name Cimberly may not have a rich historical tapestry or deep cultural roots, its unique spelling and modern flair have allowed it to carve out a niche in recent times, albeit on a relatively small scale.
People
Cimberly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cimberly as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cimberly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cimberly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cimberly going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Cimberly a common name?
We classify Cimberly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cimberly most popular?
The single biggest year for Cimberly was 1968, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cimberly is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cimberly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cimberly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cimberly in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cimberly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cimberly in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cimberly can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Cimberly?
Want to know how many Americans are named Cimberly? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.