Kimberle is a name of English origin that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a variant spelling of the name Kimberley, which itself is derived from the name of a town in County Durham, England. The name Kimberley comes from the Old Norse words "kymb" meaning "peak" or "hill" and "lækr" meaning "meadow". Therefore, the name Kimberle means "meadow on a hill".
The name Kimberley was first used as a given name in the 19th century when it became fashionable to use place names as personal names. The name Kimberley is also associated with the diamond mine located in South Africa, which may have contributed to its popularity.
Kimberle is considered a unique and modern spelling of the name Kimberley. It adds a touch of individuality while still being recognizable as the same name. People named Kimberle often go by the nickname Kim or Kimberlee.
In literature and popular culture, some notable characters with the name Kimberle include Kimberle "Kim" Ritcher from the television series "Dawson's Creek" and Kimberly Ann "Kimmy" Schmidt from the Netflix series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". These portrayals have helped to further popularize the name Kimberle among younger generations.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Kimberle in the United States from 1951 to 2001. During this time period, the name's popularity fluctuated significantly.
The name Kimberle first appeared in the top 1000 baby names list in 1951 with only five births that year. The following year, there were six births, indicating a slight increase in popularity. However, it was not until 1955 that the name began to gain significant traction, with 35 babies named Kimberle born that year.
The peak of popularity for the name Kimberle occurred between 1956 and 1964, during which time there were at least 43 births each year. The highest point was reached in 1962 with 65 births. This decade-long span of relative stability in popularity suggests that Kimberle was a well-established and favored name choice among parents during this time period.
After 1964, however, the popularity of Kimberle began to decline rapidly. By 1971, there were only 28 babies named Kimberle born in the United States, marking a significant decrease from the previous decade's averages. This downward trend continued throughout the remainder of the century, with fewer than 20 births each year between 1974 and 1993.
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a further decline in the popularity of Kimberle, with only eight or fewer births occurring annually between 1997 and 2001. The lowest point was reached in 2001 with just five babies named Kimberle born that year.
In total, there were 1,219 babies named Kimberle born in the United States from 1951 to 2001. While the name enjoyed periods of moderate popularity throughout its history, it has largely fallen out of favor among parents as a first name choice for their daughters in recent years.