Kimberly
Meaning: Royal fortress meadow
Origin: Old English (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #159
Total births: 5,303
History: Kimberly is a variant of Kimberley. Popular in the Netherlands through American cultural influence.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #183 |
| Babies named Kimberly in 2014 | 16 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 5,303 |
| Peak year | 1994 (340 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #37 |
| Years in records | 1969–2014 (45 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 26 spots |
Frequently asked about Kimberly
What does the name Kimberly mean?
Kimberly means “Royal fortress meadow” from Old English (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kimberly?
Kimberly has Old English (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Royal fortress meadow”.
How popular is Kimberly in the Netherlands?
Kimberly ranked #183 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Kimberly most popular?
Kimberly peaked in 1994 with 340 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Kimberly a boy or girl name?
Kimberly is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Kimberlys in registered births are female.
Is the name Kimberly rising or falling in popularity?
Kimberly has fallen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #157 in 2009 to #183 in 2014.
How long has Kimberly been recorded in the Netherlands?
Kimberly appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 45 years — from 1969 through 2014.