Kimbery
A feminine name of English origin meaning "from the royal fortress meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 471 living Americans carry the first name Kimbery. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimbery today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimbery births was 1970 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimbery. 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
471
~ 1 in 727,716 Americans
Peak year
1970
28 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1994 SSA rank
#14,601
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Kimbery: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kimbery from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 196 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
Kimbery 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 Kimbery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kimberys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimbery
The name Kimbery has its origins in the English language, derived from the Old English words "cy" and "mere," meaning "royal" and "lake," respectively. This combination suggests the name's original meaning was likely related to a "royal lake" or a body of water associated with royalty.
In the early medieval period, the name was primarily found in regions of England where Old English was spoken, particularly in areas with significant bodies of water or lakes. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 10th century, although its usage was relatively rare compared to more common English names of the time.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kimbery can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions a landowner named Kimbery de Lacus, suggesting the name's connection to a "lake" or body of water.
Throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance period, the name Kimbery remained relatively obscure, with few notable individuals bearing the moniker. However, in the 16th century, a notable figure named Kimbery Fitz-Walter (1520-1588) gained recognition as a skilled navigator and explorer, sailing on several expeditions to the Americas and the Caribbean.
In the 18th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Kimbery Whittington (1712-1780), a prominent English banker and philanthropist who made substantial contributions to the city of London through his charitable works and endowments.
Another notable figure bearing the name was Kimbery Hastings (1845-1912), a British author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues of the Victorian era. Her works shed light on the plight of the working class and helped shape public discourse on important societal matters.
In the 20th century, the name gained further recognition with Kimbery Robinson (1922-2001), an American civil rights activist and educator who played a crucial role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States. Her unwavering commitment to equality and justice left a lasting impact on the nation's educational system.
While the name Kimbery has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its unique origins and connection to the concept of a "royal lake" have made it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical and linguistic background.
People
Kimbery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimbery 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
Kimbery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimbery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 471 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimbery 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 727,716 US residents.
Is Kimbery a common name?
We classify Kimbery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 532 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimbery most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimbery was 1970, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimbery is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kimbery a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimbery 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.