Kimberline
From the Old English word cymbryn, meaning "royal chamberlain" or "noble retainer".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kimberline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kimberline today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kimberline births was 1965 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kimberline. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kimberline. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1965
6 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1965 SSA rank
#6,147
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Kimberline: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kimberline by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kimberline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kimberline
The name Kimberline is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain. It is a feminine name derived from the words "cyne," meaning royal or noble, and "burg," meaning a fortified town or stronghold. The combination of these two words suggests a meaning akin to "noble fortress" or "royal settlement."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kimberline can be traced back to the 8th century, where it appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an important historical record of early medieval England. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the latter part of the Anglo-Saxon period.
In the 11th century, a noblewoman named Kimberline is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use among the nobility during the early Norman period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Kimberline was associated with various prominent figures. One notable bearer was Kimberline of Arundel, a 13th-century English noblewoman who played a significant role in the baronial revolt against King John. Another Kimberline was a 14th-century abbess of Shaftesbury Abbey, a prominent Benedictine monastery in Dorset, England.
In the 16th century, Kimberline Dudley, born in 1520, was a member of the influential Dudley family and served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. Her presence at the Tudor court suggests the continued use of the name among the English aristocracy.
Moving into the 17th century, Kimberline Wren, born in 1632, was the daughter of the renowned English architect Sir Christopher Wren, best known for designing St. Paul's Cathedral in London after the Great Fire of 1666.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Kimberline throughout various periods of English history, often associated with individuals of noble or influential backgrounds. While the name has become less common in modern times, its rich historical legacy remains a testament to its ancient Anglo-Saxon roots and its significance in the annals of British history.
People
Kimberline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kimberline as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kimberline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kimberline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kimberline going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kimberline a common name?
We classify Kimberline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kimberline most popular?
The single biggest year for Kimberline was 1965, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kimberline is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kimberline in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kimberline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kimberline in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kimberline still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kimberline in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kimberline can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kimberline?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.