Total births
1,032
Girls' name · since 1960
Timberly
Timberly has 1,032 recorded births since 1960 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10422
- among girls today
- 1,032
- born since 1960
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
1,032 babies have been named Timberly since 1960, making it today's #10422 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Timberly recorded 1,032 times among girls since 1960, holding rank #10422 nationally today, ahead of 41% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #10422 among girls today
- 1,032 born since 1960
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Timberly is currently the #10422 girls' name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 1,032 born since 1960, peaking in the 1980s.
- #10422
- among girls today
- 1,032
- born since 1960
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Timberly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10422
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Timberly was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
27 babies were named Timberly in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Timberly compares
1,032 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Timberly's all-time total is 170% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Timberly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,032 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Timberly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Timberly splits its recorded history at 1993: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Timberly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#10,422
Active since
1960
Timberly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Timberly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Timberly's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Timberly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
128 births
- 1970s
1970s
183 births
- 1980s
1980s
189 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s
2010s
137 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 189 births (18% of all-time use).
How Timberly 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 Timberly's total volume
Timberly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Timberly by state
Where Timberly concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Timberly's total US births 1.6%
Even split
17 of 1,032 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Timberly? ▼
Timberly has been given to 1,032 babies in the U.S. since 1960, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #10422 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Timberly most popular? ▼
Timberly was most popular in the 1980s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Timberly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Timberly are Texas (17 births), California (6 births), Ohio (6 births).
How long has the name Timberly been used? ▼
Records for Timberly go back to 1960, giving 66 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Timberly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Timothy, Timber, Timia, Timika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Timberly's data
- Timberly's decade-level peak was the 1980s (189 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Timberlys (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Timberly
Nearby Names Like Timberly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Timberly
Timothy Girl
4,328 births
Timber Girl
#3484 1,504 births
Timia Girl
#12422 1,164 births
Timika Girl
1,005 births
Timeka Girl
1,000 births
Compare Timberly side by side: Timberly vs Timothy Timberly vs Timber Timberly vs Timia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Timberly
Charlise #10421
867 births · Peak 2004
Shoshanna #10423
823 births · Peak 1980
Raissa #10420
545 births · Peak 1989
Syrena #10424
693 births · Peak 2012
Jamela #10419
945 births · Peak 1986
Nichelle #10425
5,543 births · Peak 1968
Tamora #10418
677 births · Peak 1958
Araina #10426
525 births · Peak 2017
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, 1960–2025 (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. "Timberly: #10422 Girls' Name - 1,032 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/timberly. 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 Timberly 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.