Kymarley
A modern invented name derived from French meaning meadow garden.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kymarley. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kymarley today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymarley births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymarley. 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 Kymarley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,724
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kymarley: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymarley 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 Kymarley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kymarley
The name Kymarley is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origins or historical roots. It is believed to be a combination of the names Kylie and Marley, both of which have distinct linguistic backgrounds.
Kylie is a feminine name derived from the Australian Aboriginal word "kylie," meaning a boomerang or a curved throwing stick. The name gained popularity in the West after Australian singer Kylie Minogue rose to fame in the late 1980s.
Marley, on the other hand, is an English surname that traces its origins to a town in Normandy, France. It gained cultural significance due to the legendary Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley, who was born Robert Nesta Marley in 1945 and passed away in 1981.
The combination of Kylie and Marley into Kymarley is a relatively recent phenomenon, with no recorded instances of the name prior to the late 20th century. It is believed to have emerged as a unique and creative blend of two popular names, reflecting a trend towards more distinctive and unconventional names.
While no historical figures have been identified with the name Kymarley, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who bore the names Kylie and Marley separately:
1. Kylie Minogue (born 1968) - Australian singer and actress, known for her successful music career and pop culture influence.
2. Bob Marley (1945-1981) - Jamaican singer-songwriter and a pioneer of reggae music, renowned for his influential music and activism.
3. Kylie Jenner (born 1997) - American media personality, businesswoman, and socialite, known for her involvement in the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
4. Marley Shelton (born 1974) - American actress, known for her roles in films such as "Planet Terror" and "Grindhouse."
5. Kylie Kwong (born 1969) - Australian chef and author, known for her contributions to promoting modern Chinese cuisine.
While the name Kymarley may lack a deep historical lineage, it represents a modern trend towards unique and creative name combinations, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and personal preferences of contemporary society.
People
Kymarley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymarley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kymarley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymarley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymarley 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 Kymarley a common name?
We classify Kymarley 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kymarley most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymarley was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymarley is about 18 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 Kymarley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kymarley a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kymarley in the SSA data are male. 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 Kymarley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kymarley 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 Kymarley 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 Kymarley?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.