Kimmey
A feminine diminutive of the Scottish name Kim from the French/Scottish name Camille.
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Kimmey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimmey today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimmey births was 1963 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimmey. 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 Kimmey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1963
6 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1968 SSA rank
#6,612
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Kimmey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimmey 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 Kimmey 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 | 23 | 23 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimmey
The name Kimmey is believed to have originated from the German language, specifically as a diminutive form of the name Kimberly. The name Kimberly itself is derived from the Old English words "cyn" (royal or kin) and "beorg" (hill or mountain), suggesting a connection to royalty or nobility.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kimberly was sometimes used as a surname or place name in England, referring to individuals or locations associated with royal lineage or elevated social status. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name Kimberly gained popularity as a given name, particularly for girls.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kimmey as a diminutive form of Kimberly can be traced back to the late 19th century in some English-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged as a shortened, affectionate variation of the longer name Kimberly.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kimmey was Kimmey Whetstone, an American artist born in 1905 in Pennsylvania. She was known for her landscape paintings depicting scenes from the American West.
Another notable figure with the name Kimmey was Kimmey Kietzman, an American baseball player who played for the St. Louis Browns in the 1920s. Born in 1901, he had a brief career as a professional baseball player before pursuing other endeavors.
In the realm of literature, Kimmey Liederman was an American poet and writer who gained recognition in the 1960s and 1970s for her works exploring themes of feminism and social justice. She was born in 1939 and published several collections of poetry throughout her career.
Kimmey Funderburk was an American educator and advocate for people with disabilities. Born in 1945, she dedicated her life to promoting inclusive education and ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Lastly, Kimmey Waller was a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded her own clothing line in the late 20th century. Born in 1962, her designs were known for their bold colors and innovative use of fabrics.
While the name Kimmey may have originated as a diminutive form of Kimberly, it has since gained recognition as a distinct name in its own right, with a rich history spanning various fields and cultural backgrounds.
People
Kimmey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimmey 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
Kimmey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimmey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimmey 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Kimmey a common name?
We classify Kimmey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimmey most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimmey was 1963, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimmey is about 62 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 Kimmey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kimmey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimmey 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 Kimmey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kimmey 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 Kimmey 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 are called Kimmey?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.