Kimblery
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Kimblery. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimblery today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimblery births was 1968 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimblery. 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
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
1968
14 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1987 SSA rank
#10,532
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Kimblery: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kimblery 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 77 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
Kimblery 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 Kimblery 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 Kimblery
Kimblery is a unique and intriguing given name with a fascinating linguistic and cultural history. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited central Europe during the early medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old High German words "kuning" (meaning "king") and "burg" (meaning "fortress" or "town"), suggesting a connection to royalty and fortified settlements.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kimblery can be found in medieval German chronicles and records dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries. During this era, the name was often bestowed upon individuals of noble birth or those who held positions of authority within the various Germanic kingdoms and principalities.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Kimblery was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 9th century. He served as a trusted advisor to King Louis the Pious, the son of Charlemagne, and played a significant role in the administration of the Carolingian Empire.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Kimblery emerged as a prominent scholar and theologian in the Holy Roman Empire. His writings on religious philosophy and theology had a profound influence on the intellectual discourse of the time and earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
As the name spread across different regions of Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Kimberly, Kimberley, and Kymberley. In the 13th century, a Scottish knight named Kimblery of Clan Douglas gained fame for his valor and military exploits during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
The name Kimblery also found its way into the arts and literature. In the 16th century, an English playwright and poet known as Kimblery Marlowe (1564-1593) left a lasting legacy with his acclaimed works, including "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" and "Tamburlaine the Great."
Another notable figure bearing the name Kimblery was a Dutch explorer and navigator from the 17th century. Kimblery Van der Linden (1610-1678) was known for his daring voyages to the East Indies and his contributions to the expansion of Dutch colonial interests in the region.
While the name Kimblery has undergone various transformations and adaptations over the centuries, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples. Despite its relative rarity in modern times, the name continues to captivate with its historical significance and enigmatic charm.
People
Kimblery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimblery 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
Kimblery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimblery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimblery 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Kimblery a common name?
We classify Kimblery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimblery most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimblery was 1968, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimblery is about 53 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 Kimblery in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kimblery a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimblery 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 Kimblery still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kimblery 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 Kimblery 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 Americans are named Kimblery?
Find out how many people share the name Kimblery on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.