How Many People Are Named Kimberlyn?
Complete statistics for the name Kimberlyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kimberlyn is a very rare female name, with only 3,747 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 88,077 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Kimberlyn are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 3,886 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kimberlyn Through the Generations
Kimberlyn emerged as a name in the early 1990s, peaking in popularity in 1993 with 121 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. Today, nearly half of those named Kimberlyn are under 30, while around 40% are between 30 and 60 years old, and the rest are over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's both nostalgic and contemporary, bridging older and newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Kimberlyn
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kimberlyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kimberlyn
How Many People Have the Name Kimberlyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,747 people in the United States currently share the name Kimberlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 88,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kimberlyn a Common or Rare Name?
Kimberlyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kimberlyn Mean?
Kimberlyn means "creative variant of Kimberly" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kimberlyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kimberlyn Most Popular?
The name Kimberlyn reached peak popularity in 1993, with 121 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kimberlyn?
Approximately 3,747 people named Kimberlyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,886. That works out to roughly 1 in 88,077 Americans.
Is Kimberlyn a rare name?
Kimberlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 88,077 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kimberlyn mean?
Kimberlyn means "creative variant of Kimberly" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kimberlyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kimberlyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Kimberlyn most popular?
Kimberlyn peaked in 1993 with 121 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.