Kimber

Kimber - A very unique female name

Kimber appeared on the charts for the first time in 1956 on position #1840. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kimber and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kimber? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kimber. The baby girl name Kimber was given to 232 baby girls in 2025, ranking #931 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,618 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kimber peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 585.

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Kimber is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kimber is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #129 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,291.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kimber is where you live.

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Kimber origin and meaning

English, probably a short form of Kimberly

Most likely clipped from Kimberly — an English place name and surname usually read as 'Cyneburg's meadow' — though Kimber also exists as a surname in its own right

Kimber appears in 1956, exactly as Kimberly begins its climb, and the timing makes the likeliest story a shortening: Kimberly with its ending docked, in the era that also produced Kim as a standalone. It peaked much later, in 2016, when surname-style girls' names were fashionable, and has fallen since. Because Kimber is also an old surname, a surname origin is possible, but the Kimberly route fits the dates better.

Origin uncertain

Kimber is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kimber, pop culture references for the name Kimber and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kimber

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kimber, sorted by popularity.

Kimberly / Kimberley / Kimberlee / Kimberli / Kimberlie / Kimberlyn / Kymberly / Kambree / Kimberely / Kambri /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kimber

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kimber a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kimber?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KIM-ber · /ˈkɪmbər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kimberly — The full name Kimber most likely shortens — a separate, established name
• Kimberley — The British spelling of Kimberly, also a South African city name

Nicknames: Kim

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Short formSurname

Why parents choose it

Kimber trims Kimberly down to something sportier and less expected, while keeping the friendly Kim inside it.

Worth knowing

• People will treat it as a nickname and ask what it is short for
• It fell sharply from its 2016 peak as the Kimberly family cooled