Kimberlyn
- US rank
- #3,780
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,172 in 1967
39 babies were named Kimberlyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 104 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1955–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kimberlyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,152 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kimberlyn, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kimberlyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKimberlyn first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #1,172. Today it's #3,780, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKimberlyn has slipped 104 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,780. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kimberlyn
Kimberlyn is a girl name of English origin. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Kimberlyn for girls from 1955 to 2025, in 71 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #1,172 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,780, with 39 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 | 78,247 girls |
| 1960s | 36 | 28,137 girls |
| 1970s | 27 | 37,216 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 74,794 girls |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,326 girls |
| 2000s | 42 | 24,015 girls |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,458 girls |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,810 girls |
Other spellings of Kimberlyn
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 Kimberlyn
What is the origin of the name Kimberlyn?
Kimberlyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kimberlyn a boy or girl name?
Kimberlyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kimberlyn?
Kimberlyn ranked #3,780 for US girls in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#1,172).