Kimlyn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Kim" and "Lyn".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Kimlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimlyn today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimlyn births was 1960 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimlyn. 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 Kimlyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1960
5 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1961 SSA rank
#7,053
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Kimlyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimlyn 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 Kimlyn 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 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimlyn
The name Kimlyn is a relatively modern invention, originating as a feminine given name in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Kim and Lyn, both of which have distinct roots and histories.
Kim is a unisex name with various origins. It is a common English diminutive form of the name Kimberly, which is derived from the Old English cymbri, meaning "British" or "Cymric." The name Kimberly was originally a surname referring to people from the ancient British kingdom of Cymru (now known as Wales). It later gained popularity as a feminine given name in the English-speaking world.
Lyn, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the name Lynette or Linet, which have their roots in the Old French and Old German languages. These names are derived from the Germanic element "lind," meaning "serpent" or "snake." The name Lynette was popularized by the Arthurian legends, where it was the name of a female character associated with the Knights of the Round Table.
The combination of Kim and Lyn to form Kimlyn is a relatively recent phenomenon, likely emerging in the latter half of the 20th century as a unique and distinctive name choice. There are no recorded instances of the name Kimlyn in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records.
While the name Kimlyn is relatively new, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Kimlyn Gannon, an American actress born in 1948, who appeared in several television shows and movies in the 1970s and 1980s.
Another notable individual is Kimlyn Shearman, a Canadian artist and sculptor born in 1958, known for her large-scale public art installations.
In the literary world, Kimlyn Norval is a South African author and poet, born in 1963, whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
Kimlyn Moyer is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur, born in 1972, who co-founded a successful technology company in the early 2000s.
Lastly, Kimlyn Williams is a British singer-songwriter born in 1978, known for her work in the indie rock and folk genres.
While the name Kimlyn is a modern invention, its components Kim and Lyn have rich linguistic and cultural histories, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the English language and naming traditions over time.
People
Kimlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimlyn 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
Kimlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimlyn 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Kimlyn a common name?
We classify Kimlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimlyn was 1960, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimlyn is about 64 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 Kimlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kimlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimlyn 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 Kimlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kimlyn 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 Kimlyn 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 Kimlyn as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.