Kymbree
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from a Welsh element meaning "royal valley".
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Kymbree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kymbree today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymbree births was 2017 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymbree. 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 Kymbree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
2017
9 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,892
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kymbree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kymbree from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 49 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymbree 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 Kymbree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kymbree
The name Kymbree has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the people of the British Isles and parts of continental Europe during the Iron Age and Medieval periods. The name is derived from the Celtic word "kymr," meaning "comrade" or "companion," and is closely related to the Welsh word "cymru," meaning "Wales" or "land of the companions."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kymbree can be found in the ancient Welsh tale of "Culhwch and Olwen," a medieval prose narrative from the Mabinogion collection of Welsh mythology. In this tale, a character named Kymbree is mentioned as a warrior in the court of King Arthur, though little else is known about this individual.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kymbree. One of the earliest was Kymbree of Dyfed (c. 950-1010), a Welsh noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time. Another was Kymbree the Bard (c. 1150-1220), a renowned Welsh poet and storyteller whose works were instrumental in preserving the oral traditions of the ancient Britons.
In the 14th century, Kymbree ap Rhys (c. 1320-1385) was a Welsh warrior and military leader who fought alongside Owain Glyndŵr in the Welsh Revolt against the English Crown. His bravery and tactical skills earned him a place in the annals of Welsh history.
During the Tudor period, Kymbree Vaughan (c. 1490-1550) was a prominent Welsh courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne Boleyn. She was known for her intelligence and wit, and played a role in the cultural Renaissance of the Tudor court.
In more recent times, Kymbree Williams (1884-1962) was a Welsh-American educator and activist who championed the rights of immigrant communities in the United States. She was a pioneer in bilingual education and worked tirelessly to preserve the linguistic and cultural heritage of Welsh-Americans.
While the name Kymbree has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, it has evolved and spread throughout the English-speaking world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its core meaning of "companion" and its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Welsh people remain intact, making it a unique and historically significant name.
People
Kymbree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymbree 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
Kymbree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymbree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymbree 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 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Kymbree a common name?
We classify Kymbree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kymbree most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymbree was 2017, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymbree is about 12 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 Kymbree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kymbree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kymbree 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 Kymbree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kymbree 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 Kymbree 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 Americans are named Kymbree?
Want to know how many people have the name Kymbree? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.