Will my child share the name Kimberley with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Kimberley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kimberley in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kimberley becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kimberley is declining: down 1,125 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. It peaked at #73 in 1996.

Is Kimberley a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kimberley is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Kimberley?

Notable people named Kimberley include: Kimberley Renicks, Kimberley Conrad and Kimberley Strassel.

Is Kimberley a popular baby name in the United States?

Kimberley does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2138

Kimberley

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Kimberley is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kimberley in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Kimberley

Kimberley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 988 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #73 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.

Kimberley is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kimberley in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Kimberley

Kimberley Renicks — Kimberley Renicks is a Scottish Judoka, who won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Kimberley Conrad — Kimberley Conrad is an American model.
Kimberley Strassel — Kimberley Ann Strassel is an American columnist and author who is a member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board.

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