Kimbley
Every Kimbley since 1959 — 573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimbley
Kimbley is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1959, 573 American babies have been named Kimbley. Its peak came in 1976, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kimbley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimbley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1985 | 7 | #8,783 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,376 |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,256 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,819 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,786 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kimbley in 2025?
Kimbley did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kimbley?
573 babies have been named Kimbley in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimbley most popular?
Kimbley peaked in 1976, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Kimbley a boy or girl name?
Kimbley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kimbley rising or falling?
Kimbley has been roughly stable over the past decade.