Total births
1,226
Girls' name · since 1951
Kimbra
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 1,226 babies named Kimbra, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,226
- total births
- 1951–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Kimbra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,226 have been recorded since 1951.
Social Security Administration records show Kimbra recorded 1,226 times among girls since 1951, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2015.
- 1,226 total births
- 1951–2015 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,226 girls have been named Kimbra since 1951, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,226
- total births
- 1951–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kimbra was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
68 babies were named Kimbra in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Kimbra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kimbra's full recorded timeline at 1979, 26% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 74% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1951, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1961 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kimbra at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Kimbra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2015
- Peak year (1961)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Kimbra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kimbra's strongest decade.
446 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kimbra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
266 births
- 1960s
1960s
446 births
- 1970s
1970s
207 births
- 1980s 167
1980s
167 births
- 1990s 99
1990s
99 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 446 births (36% of all-time use).
How Kimbra 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 Kimbra's total volume
Kimbra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kimbra by state
Where Kimbra concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 100 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 90 | 7.3% |
| #3 | California | | 48 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 34 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 18 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Kimbra's total US births 8.2%
Even split
100 of 1,226 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimbra? ▼
Since 1951, Social Security records show 1,226 babies named Kimbra. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 68 births.
When was Kimbra most popular? ▼
Kimbra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 446 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Kimbra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimbra are Pennsylvania (100 births), Texas (90 births), California (48 births).
How long has the name Kimbra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kimbra since 1951 -- 65 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Kimbra? ▼
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 Kimbra's data
- Kimbra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (446 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Kimbras (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Kimbra
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kimbra
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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, 1951–2015 (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. "Kimbra: Baby Name Since 1951 - 1,226 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimbra. 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 Kimbra 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.