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Kimber

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIM-ber /ˈkɪm.bər/High

Meaning: A short form of Kimberly — an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (the royal-fortress meadow); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The royal-fortress meadow: Kimber is a short form of Kimberly. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short form of Kimberly — an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (the royal-fortress meadow); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8654 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1954
Total births (all-time)≈ 436

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195419142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kimber is a short form of Kimberly — an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (the royal-fortress meadow; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'KIM-ber').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, the-royal-fortress-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kimberly is an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (the royal-fortress meadow) — Kimber is a short form, crisp and modern (used for both sexes; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KIM-ber').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kimberly — surname; routes layered

Variations

KimberlyKymberKimbur

Nicknames

Kim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimber mean?

Kimber is a short form of Kimberly — English 'the royal-fortress meadow'; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kimber?

It's said KIM-ber /ˈkɪm.bər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kimber a boy or girl name?

Kimber is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kimber?

Kimber is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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