Total births
3,942
Girls' name · since 1951
Kimberli
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 3,942 babies named Kimberli, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7329
- among girls today
- 3,942
- born since 1951
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Kimberli currently ranks #7329 among girls' names in America, with 3,942 babies recorded since 1951.
Kimberli has 3,942 recorded births among girls since 1951, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7329 as of the latest data, more common than 59% of girls, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2025.
- #7329 among girls today
- 3,942 born since 1951
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kimberli is currently the #7329 girls' name in America, more common than 59% of girls - 3,942 born since 1951, peaking in the 1960s.
- #7329
- among girls today
- 3,942
- born since 1951
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Kimberli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7329
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 59% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Kimberli was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
163 babies were named Kimberli in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
How Kimberli compares
3,942 Top 15% higher than 85% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kimberli's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kimberli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,942 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 163 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kimberli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kimberli's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 163, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kimberli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1968
Current rank
#7,329
Active since
1951
Kimberli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (1968)
- 163
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Kimberli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kimberli's strongest decade.
1,249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Kimberli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 268
1950s
268 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,249 births
- 1970s
1970s
887 births
- 1980s
1980s
505 births
- 1990s 367
1990s
367 births
- 2000s 437
2000s
437 births
- 2010s 153
2010s
153 births
- 2020s 76
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,249 births (32% of all-time use).
How Kimberli 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 Kimberli's total volume
Kimberli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kimberli by state
Where Kimberli concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 563 | 14.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 329 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Utah | | 127 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 110 | 2.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 76 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 64 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 59 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 50 | 1.3% |
California share of Kimberli's total US births 14.3%
Even split
563 of 3,942 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 26 reporting states.
Kimberli appears in 26 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimberli? ▼
3,942 babies have been named Kimberli since 1951. It currently ranks #7329 among girls. The peak year was 1968 with 163 births.
When was Kimberli most popular? ▼
Kimberli was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,249 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Kimberli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimberli are California (563 births), Texas (329 births), Utah (127 births).
How long has the name Kimberli been used? ▼
Records for Kimberli go back to 1951, giving 75 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kimberli? ▼
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 Kimberli's data
- Kimberli's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,249 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kimberlis (563 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 Kimberli
Nearby Names Like Kimberli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kimberli
Kimberly Girl
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Kim Girl
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Kimberley Girl
#5043 38,043 births
Kimberlee Girl
#5179 17,690 births
Kimber Girl
#909 11,215 births
Compare Kimberli side by side: Kimberli vs Kimberly Kimberli vs Kim Kimberli vs Kimberley
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1951–2025 (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. "Kimberli: #7329 Girls' Name - 3,942 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimberli. 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 Kimberli 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 June 2026.