Kimberlee
MeaningCyneburg's clearing · English form of Kimberly
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #395 in 1969
29 babies were named Kimberlee in the US in 2025. It has dropped 583 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1947–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kimberlee you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kimberlee, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kimberlee would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKimberlee first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #395. Today it's #4,661, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKimberlee was 4.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,661 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 55,556.
- TrendKimberlee has slipped 583 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKimberlee is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #704. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningKimberlee is an English form of Kimberly, which means “Cyneburg's clearing”.
About the name Kimberlee
Kimberlee is a girl name of English origin meaning “Cyneburg's clearing”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lee”. US birth records list Kimberlee for girls from 1947 to 2025, in 79 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #395 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 8.5 | 117,188 girls |
| 1950s | 109 | 9,176 girls |
| 1960s | 268 | 3,737 girls |
| 1970s | 261 | 3,838 girls |
| 1980s | 170 | 5,891 girls |
| 1990s | 114 | 8,761 girls |
| 2000s | 50 | 19,802 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,206 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,602 girls |
Other spellings of Kimberlee
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kimberlee
What does the name Kimberlee mean?
Kimberlee means “Cyneburg's clearing” in English, as a form of Kimberly.
What is the origin of the name Kimberlee?
Kimberlee has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kimberlee a boy or girl name?
Kimberlee is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kimberlee?
Kimberlee ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#395).