Kimberle
A feminine given name of English origin meaning "from the royal meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 1,014 living Americans carry the first name Kimberle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimberle today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimberle births was 1962 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimberle. 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.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 338,022 Americans
Peak year
1962
65 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
2001 SSA rank
#16,706
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Kimberle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kimberle from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 526 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimberle 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 Kimberle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kimberles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Ohio, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Kimberle, while Texas, Missouri, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimberle
The name Kimberle originated from the Old English word "cynebyrht," which means "royal brightness" or "bright battle." It was derived from the combination of the words "cyne" (royal) and "byrht" (bright).
In the early Middle Ages, the name Kimberle was primarily used in England and other parts of the Anglo-Saxon territories. It was a popular name among the nobility and aristocracy, reflecting its regal connotations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kimberle can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in Anglo-Saxon England. The Chronicle mentions a character named Kimberle, who lived in the 9th century and was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfred the Great.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, the name Kimberle fell out of favor due to the influx of French and Norman names. However, it resurfaced in the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kimberle. One such person was Kimberle de Beaumont (1087-1155), a Norman nobleman who played a significant role in the civil war between King Stephen and Empress Matilda during the Anarchy period in England.
Another prominent figure was Kimberle of Arden (1292-1359), an English knight and landowner who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France.
In the 16th century, Kimberle Tyndale (1494-1536) was an English scholar and translator who played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation by translating the Bible into English.
During the 17th century, Kimberle Philips (1631-1674) was an English poet and writer who was part of the literary circle known as the "Cavalier Poets."
In the 19th century, Kimberle Howard (1812-1888) was an English architect and designer who made significant contributions to the Gothic Revival architectural style in England.
While the name Kimberle has its roots in Old English, it has evolved over time and has been adapted to various cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Despite its historical significance, the name's popularity has fluctuated throughout the centuries, reflecting changing cultural and societal preferences.
People
Kimberle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimberle 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
Kimberle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimberle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,014 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimberle 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 338,022 US residents.
Is Kimberle a common name?
We classify Kimberle as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,219 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimberle most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimberle was 1962, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimberle is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kimberle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimberle 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.
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.