Kymber
A feminine name of English origin meaning "river valley".
Name Census estimates that about 1,228 living Americans carry the first name Kymber. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kymber today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymber births was 2014 (75 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymber. 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
- • Kymber is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 279,116 Americans
Peak year
2014
75 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,512
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Kymber: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kymber from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 551 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kymber remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymber 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 Kymber during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kymbers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri recorded the most babies named Kymber, while Montana, Kentucky, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kymber
The given name Kymber is a modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It has no clear linguistic roots or cultural origins, and appears to be a constructed name without any historical references or ancient texts associated with it.
There are no recorded instances of this name being used prior to the 20th century, and it is relatively uncommon even in modern times. The name does not seem to be derived from any specific language or word, but rather appears to be a unique combination of sounds and letters.
Due to its recent creation and lack of widespread usage, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Kymber. It remains a relatively rare and modern name without any significant historical or cultural context.
While the name Kymber may have personal or creative significance to those who choose it, it does not possess a rich etymological background or long-standing tradition like many older, more established names. Its meaning and origin remain ambiguous, and it has yet to gain widespread recognition or establish a notable presence in historical records or cultural traditions.
People
Kymber + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymber 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
Kymber: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymber?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,228 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymber 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 279,116 US residents.
Is Kymber a common name?
We classify Kymber as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,246 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kymber most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymber was 2014, when 75 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymber is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kymber a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kymber 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.
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.