How old is someone named Kimberley?
The average Kimberley is 54 years old.
Half of all living Kimberleys are between 49 and 62.
When was Kimberley popular?
Kimberley was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1967, and dropped away. That's why most Kimberleys are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 197 | 130 |
| 1950s | 4,215 | 3,400 |
| 1960s | 16,344 | 14,000 |
| 1970s | 10,140 | 9,500 |
| 1980s | 3,788 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 2,083 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 906 | 900 |
| 2010s | 478 | 480 |
| 2020s | 127 | 130 |
How many Kimberleys are still alive?
About 35,000 Kimberleys are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 38,000 babies named Kimberley since 1941.
Nearly every Kimberley ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kimberley?
About half of living Kimberleys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 27%
- Gen X 54%
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 4%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Kimberley an old name?
Yes. Kimberley is older than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Kimberley a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.5% of living Kimberleys are women.
Names the same age as Kimberley
NAME TWIN
Kimberley's name twin is Missy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Missy's age curve is the closest match to Kimberley's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Kimberly (48)
Compare: Kimberley vs. Kimberly
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Questions about the name Kimberley
How old is the average Kimberley?
The average Kimberley in the US is 54 years old. The median is 57, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kimberley?
About 35,000 Kimberleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 38,000 babies given the name since 1941.
When was the name Kimberley most popular?
In 1967, when about 2,000 baby girls were named Kimberley.
Is Kimberley a Gen X name?
Yes. About 54% of living Kimberleys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this