Find out how popular the first name Kimberlyn has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kimberlyn by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kimberlyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 29 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kimberlyn.

The history of the first name Kimberlyn

Kimberlyn is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words "cyn" meaning "royal" or "kin," and "beorgan" meaning "to defend" or "to protect." The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century AD in what is now England and parts of southeastern Scotland.

While the name Kimberlyn itself is not found in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the Old English language, which was heavily influenced by the Germanic languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxon settlers of Britain. The name is closely related to other English names such as Kimberly and Kimberley, which share the same linguistic origins.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kimberlyn dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to appear in birth records and census data in various English-speaking countries. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Kimberlyn Jones, an American woman born in 1885 in Massachusetts.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kimberlyn. One of the most famous was Kimberlyn Hewitt (1920-2002), an Australian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the mid-20th century. Another notable Kimberlyn was Kimberlyn Williams (1933-2016), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively on environmental and social justice issues.

Other individuals named Kimberlyn include Kimberlyn Reeves (born 1951), a British-American actress and model who appeared in several television shows and movies in the 1970s and 1980s, and Kimberlyn Leary (born 1960), an American psychologist and academic known for her work in the field of social psychology.

Lastly, Kimberlyn Montford (1942-2018) was an American civil rights activist and community organizer who played a pivotal role in the struggle for racial equality in the United States during the 1960s and beyond.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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