Kimber
A female given name from Old English of modern usage, transferred back from the surname.
Every Kimber since 1914 — 11,666 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimber
Kimber is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #936 in 2025 with 278 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 11,666 American babies have been named Kimber. Its peak came in 2016, when 524 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kimber stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimber year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 278 | #936 | 15 | #6,014 |
| 2024 | 292 | #910 | 9 | #8,689 |
| 2023 | 304 | #884 | 9 | #8,616 |
| 2022 | 367 | #777 | 10 | #8,070 |
| 2021 | 426 | #682 | 13 | #6,527 |
| 2020 | 415 | #685 | 14 | #6,157 |
| 2019 | 508 | #599 | 9 | #8,575 |
| 2018 | 509 | #599 | 14 | #6,188 |
| 2017 | 501 | #603 | 12 | #6,926 |
| 2016 | 516 | #593 | 8 | #9,324 |
| 2015 | 453 | #631 | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2014 | 456 | #627 | 11 | #7,325 |
| 2013 | 430 | #665 | 7 | #10,253 |
| 2012 | 344 | #791 | — | — |
| 2011 | 261 | #982 | — | — |
| 2010 | 263 | #971 | — | — |
| 2009 | 245 | #1,054 | — | — |
| 2008 | 185 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 2007 | 196 | #1,259 | — | — |
| 2006 | 161 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,900 | — | — |
| 2004 | 77 | #2,278 | — | — |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,072 | — | — |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,658 | — | — |
| 2001 | 61 | #2,526 | — | — |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,099 | — | — |
| 1995 | 106 | #1,499 | — | — |
| 1990 | 188 | #985 | — | — |
| 1985 | 79 | #1,543 | — | — |
| 1980 | 48 | #2,138 | — | — |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,540 | 7 | #4,572 |
| 1970 | 63 | #1,551 | — | — |
| 1965 | 85 | #1,162 | 13 | #2,321 |
| 1960 | 75 | #1,273 | 9 | #2,975 |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,001 | 16 | #2,008 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,382 |
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Famous people named Kimber
- Kimber James Actor · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimber mean?
A female given name from Old English of modern usage, transferred back from the surname.
How popular is the name Kimber in 2025?
Kimber ranked #936 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 278 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kimber?
11,666 babies have been named Kimber in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimber most popular?
Kimber peaked in 2016, when 524 newborns received the name.
Is Kimber a boy or girl name?
Kimber is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kimber rising or falling?
Kimber is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kimber?
Well-known people named Kimber include Kimber James (actor).