Total births
2,300
Girls' name · since 1952
Kimberely
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 2,300 babies named Kimberely, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,300
- total births
- 1952–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
2,300 girls have been named Kimberely since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kimberely has been recorded 2,300 times among girls since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2006.
- 2,300 total births
- 1952–2006 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,300 girls have been named Kimberely since 1952, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2006.
- 2,300
- total births
- 1952–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kimberely was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
126 babies were named Kimberely in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Kimberely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kimberely's full recorded timeline at 1979, 23% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 77% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 126 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kimberely at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Kimberely popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2006
- Peak year (1970)
- 126
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Kimberely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kimberely's strongest decade.
941 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kimberely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 137
1950s
137 births
- 1960s
1960s
941 births
- 1970s
1970s
743 births
- 1980s 331
1980s
331 births
- 1990s 121
1990s
121 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 941 births (41% of all-time use).
How Kimberely compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kimberely's total volume
Kimberely vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kimberely by state
Where Kimberely concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 162 | 7.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 103 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 81 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 79 | 3.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 40 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 35 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 33 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 30 | 1.3% |
California share of Kimberely's total US births 7.0%
Even split
162 of 2,300 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Kimberely appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimberely? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 2,300 babies named Kimberely. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 126 births.
When was Kimberely most popular? ▼
Kimberely was most popular in the 1960s decade with 941 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Kimberely most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimberely are California (162 births), Texas (103 births), Ohio (81 births).
How long has the name Kimberely been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kimberely since 1952 -- 55 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Kimberely? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kimberly, Kim, Kimberley, Kimberlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kimberely's data
- Kimberely's decade-level peak was the 1960s (941 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kimberelys (162 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kimberely
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kimberely: Baby Name Since 1952 - 2,300 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimberely. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kimberely draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.