Kimberlyn
Every Kimberlyn since 1955 — 3,926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimberlyn
Kimberlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,807 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 3,926 American babies have been named Kimberlyn. Its peak came in 1993, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kimberlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimberlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,807 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,434 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,701 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,254 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,369 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,716 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,424 |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,419 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,458 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,607 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,181 |
| 2014 | 79 | #2,336 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,163 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,697 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,208 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,373 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2,386 |
| 2008 | 108 | #1,957 |
| 2007 | 94 | #2,139 |
| 2006 | 94 | #2,091 |
| 2005 | 76 | #2,353 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,943 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,513 |
| 2002 | 62 | #2,538 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,369 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,225 |
| 1995 | 103 | #1,519 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,321 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,667 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,161 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,079 |
| 1970 | 70 | #1,455 |
| 1965 | 56 | #1,489 |
| 1960 | 40 | #1,803 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kimberlyn in 2025?
Kimberlyn ranked #3,807 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kimberlyn?
3,926 babies have been named Kimberlyn in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimberlyn most popular?
Kimberlyn peaked in 1993, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Kimberlyn a boy or girl name?
Kimberlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kimberlyn rising or falling?
Kimberlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.