Kimberlyn
Girl name · #3795 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kimberlyn? In official American birth records, Kimberlyn has been tracked continuously since 1955, giving it 70 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 39 baby girls were named Kimberlyn, placing it at #3795 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2169, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 46,154 girls born in 2025 was named Kimberlyn.
Babies named Kimberlyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 70-year story
Kimberlyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1955, when 10 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 121 girls were named Kimberlyn — good for #1358 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kimberlyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kimberlyn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kimberlyn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kimberlyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kimberlyn is most common
State-level data for Kimberlyn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kimberlyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Kimberlyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kaylyn, Jessalyn, Katheryn, Katelyn, and Arlyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kimberlyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3780 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3395 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4655 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3220 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3339 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3676 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3388 |
| 2018 | 46 | #3396 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3436 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2594 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2169 |
| 2014 | 79 | #2323 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2152 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2679 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2190 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2360 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2375 |
| 2008 | 108 | #1949 |
| 2007 | 94 | #2134 |
| 2006 | 94 | #2081 |
| 2005 | 76 | #2345 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2927 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2497 |
| 2002 | 62 | #2527 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2360 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kimberlyn?
In official American birth records, the name Kimberlyn first appeared in 1955 (over 70 years ago), when 10 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 70 years.
Is Kimberlyn a popular girl name?
Kimberlyn ranked #3795 among girls in 2025 with 39 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2169.
When was the name Kimberlyn most popular?
Kimberlyn peaked in 1993, when 121 American girls received the name (ranked #1358 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kimberlyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 46,154 newborn American girls was named Kimberlyn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.