Kemberley
An English feminine name derived from the English place name Kemberley.
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Kemberley. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kemberley today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kemberley births was 1965 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kemberley. 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 Kemberley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1965
6 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1976 SSA rank
#9,988
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Kemberley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kemberley from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kemberley 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 Kemberley 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 Kemberley
The name Kemberley is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, derived from the combination of two words: "cyn" meaning "royal" or "kin," and "beorht" meaning "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone of noble or royal lineage who possessed a radiant or luminous quality.
During the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries, names with similar spellings and meanings were not uncommon. Variations such as Cynbeorht, Kinbeorht, and Kynburga were used by various noble families and members of the aristocracy.
While there are no definitive records of the name Kemberley appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used by some families or individuals during the medieval period. However, the earliest documented instances of the name are relatively recent.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kemberley was Kemberley Fairfax, an English noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was a member of the prominent Fairfax family and was known for her philanthropic work in the Yorkshire region of England.
Another notable figure with the name Kemberley was Kemberley Woodhouse, a British explorer and adventurer who lived in the 18th century. She was one of the few women of her time to undertake extensive travels and documented her journeys through parts of Africa and Asia.
In the 19th century, Kemberley Ainsworth, a British writer and poet, gained recognition for her works exploring themes of nature, love, and the human experience. She was born in 1825 and published several collections of poetry during her lifetime.
The 20th century saw Kemberley Sinclair, an American activist and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1902, she was a prominent figure in the suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and social justice.
More recently, Kemberley Daniels, a contemporary artist from Canada, has gained recognition for her thought-provoking installations and sculptures. Her work often explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the human condition.
While the name Kemberley may not be as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, each contributing to the cultural tapestry in their own unique way.
People
Kemberley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kemberley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kemberley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kemberley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kemberley 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Kemberley a common name?
We classify Kemberley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kemberley most popular?
The single biggest year for Kemberley was 1965, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kemberley is about 56 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 Kemberley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kemberley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kemberley 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 Kemberley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kemberley 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 Kemberley 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 have the name Kemberley?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.