How old is someone named Kimberly?
The average Kimberly is 48 years old.
Half of all living Kimberlys are between 40 and 59.
When was Kimberly popular?
Parents have been choosing Kimberly less often since its peak in 1970; 1,009 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 52 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,282 | 820 |
| 1950s | 50,196 | 40,000 |
| 1960s | 260,126 | 230,000 |
| 1970s | 229,955 | 220,000 |
| 1980s | 147,079 | 140,000 |
| 1990s | 78,124 | 77,000 |
| 2000s | 48,610 | 48,000 |
| 2010s | 27,300 | 27,000 |
| 2020s | 7,942 | 7,900 |
How many Kimberlys are still alive?
About 790,000 Kimberlys are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 850,000 babies named Kimberly since 1933.
Nearly every Kimberly ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kimberly?
About half of living Kimberlys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 16%
- Gen X 48%
- Millennial 23%
- Gen Z 10%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Kimberly an old name?
Yes. Kimberly is older than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kimberly will be 69 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kimberly a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Kimberlys are women.
Names the same age as Kimberly
NAME TWIN
Kimberly's name twin is Gina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gina's age curve is the closest match to Kimberly's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Kimberley (54)
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Questions about the name Kimberly
How old is the average Kimberly?
The average Kimberly in the US is 48 years old. The median is 52, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kimberly?
About 790,000 Kimberlys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 850,000 babies given the name since 1933.
When was the name Kimberly most popular?
In 1970, when about 34,000 baby girls were named Kimberly.
Is Kimberly a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 48% of living Kimberlys, but the name spans several generations.
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