Kimblyn
Of Old English origin, a feminine name blending "kin" meaning "family" and "blynn" meaning "dweller of the hill".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kimblyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimblyn today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimblyn births was 1966 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimblyn. 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 Kimblyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1966
6 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1966 SSA rank
#6,166
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Kimblyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimblyn 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 Kimblyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimblyn
The given name Kimblyn is a relatively modern name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a creative combination of the English name Kim, which is derived from the Scottish masculine name Kym or Kymblyn, and the suffix "-lyn," which is a common feminine name ending in English.
While the name Kimblyn does not have a long historical record, its roots can be traced back to the Scottish name Kymblyn, which is thought to be of Gaelic origin. The name Kymblyn is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "cym" meaning "chief" or "leader" and "blyn" meaning "fair" or "beautiful." This suggests that the name Kimblyn may have originally carried connotations of beauty and leadership.
There are no known historical references or recordings of the name Kimblyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, the name's components, such as "Kim" and "-lyn," have been used in various forms throughout history.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kimblyn are relatively recent, with the first instances appearing in birth records and census data from the late 20th century. However, it is important to note that due to the name's modern nature, many of these records may not be comprehensive or complete.
While there are no famous historical figures with the name Kimblyn, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times:
1. Kimblyn Bryant, an American actress and model known for her roles in television series such as "Dawson's Creek" and "Charmed."
2. Kimblyn Farnsworth, an American writer and poet who has published several collections of poetry.
3. Kimblyn Reeves, an American artist and sculptor known for her abstract and contemporary works.
4. Kimblyn Sinclair, a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums.
5. Kimblyn Watts, an American entrepreneur and business executive who founded a successful technology startup.
It is worth noting that these individuals are contemporary figures, and their fame and impact may change over time as the name Kimblyn continues to evolve and potentially gain more widespread usage.
People
Kimblyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimblyn 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
Kimblyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimblyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimblyn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kimblyn a common name?
We classify Kimblyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimblyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimblyn was 1966, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimblyn is about 61 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 Kimblyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kimblyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimblyn 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 Kimblyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kimblyn 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 Kimblyn 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 Kimblyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.