Kimery
An uncommon feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from a blend of Kim and Mary.
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Kimery. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimery today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimery births was 1960 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimery. 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 Kimery. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1960
11 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1989 SSA rank
#13,445
Tracked since 1956
Census
Kimery in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 116 people with the first name Kimery, which placed it at #51,012 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#51,012
National first-name rank
People counted
116
116 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kimery
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kimery is White at 65.5%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kimery described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kimery at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.5% · 76
- Black or African American19.0% · 22
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
Popularity
Kimery: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kimery from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimery 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 Kimery 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 Kimery
The name Kimery is a unique and fascinating one, with a rich history that spans across different cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the Old High German word "kunimuodi," which translates to "bold-hearted" or "courageous spirit."
In the early medieval period, the name Kimery was particularly prevalent in regions of modern-day Germany and Austria, where it was often bestowed upon young boys born into noble or warrior families. The name held great significance, as it symbolized the qualities of bravery, strength, and determination that were highly valued in those societies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kimery can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a renowned German epic poem from the 13th century. Here, a character named Kimery is portrayed as a valiant warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Siegfried.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kimery. One of the most prominent figures was Kimery von Rothenburg, a 14th-century German knight and crusader who participated in several military campaigns in the Holy Land. His exploits and bravery were widely celebrated, and his name became synonymous with chivalry and honor.
In the 16th century, Kimery Fugger was a prominent German banker and merchant from the influential Fugger family. He played a significant role in the development of international trade and finance during the Renaissance period, and his name was associated with wealth and influence.
Another notable figure was Kimery von Clausewitz, a Prussian military theorist and general who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His influential work, "On War," is considered a seminal text in the study of military strategy and tactics, and his name is revered among military historians and strategists.
In the realm of literature, Kimery Remarque was a renowned German author best known for his novel "All Quiet on the Western Front," a powerful anti-war narrative set during World War I. His poignant depiction of the horrors of war and the futility of conflict earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his place in literary history.
While the name Kimery may not be as common today as it once was, its rich heritage and symbolic significance continue to captivate those who appreciate the depth and meaning behind names. Its association with courage, strength, and resilience serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient Germanic moniker.
People
Kimery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimery 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
Kimery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimery 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Kimery a common name?
We classify Kimery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimery most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimery was 1960, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimery is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kimery in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 116 people with the name Kimery, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #51,012 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kimery in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kimery?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kimery leans strongly female. 99 people counted with this name were female (84.6%), compared with 18 male bearers (15.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kimery?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kimery is White at 65.5%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kimery most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kimery in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.5% (76 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kimery in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kimery a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimery 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 Kimery still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kimery 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 Kimery 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.
How many people are named Kimery?
Want to know how many people share the name Kimery? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.