Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Kimberlin

Kimberlin

♀ Girl

Pronounced KIM-ber-lin /ˈkɪm.bər.lɪn/High

Meaning: An elaboration of Kimberly — an English place-name, 'from Cyneburg's field/the royal-fortress meadow'Low

In 30 seconds: From the royal fortress meadow: Kimberlin elaborates Kimberly. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn elaboration of Kimberly — an English place-name, 'from Cyneburg's field/the royal-fortress meadow'
U.S. rank (2024)#9888 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319572024

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

Kimberlin is an elaboration of Kimberly — an English place-name, 'from Cyneburg's field/the royal-fortress meadow'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'KIM-ber-lin').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and other families. Rare, the-royal-fortress-meadow at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kimberly is an English place-name, 'from the royal-fortress meadow' — Kimberlin is an elaboration, lyrical and modern (said 'KIM-ber-lin').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kimberly — English place-name

Variations

KimberlyKimberlynKymberlin

Nicknames

Kim

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Kimberlin…

Kimberly— the source name
Kimberlyn— a kin spelling
Emberlyn— a fellow -berlyn girls' name
Madelin— echoes that soft -in sound
Kaylin— shares Kimberlin's English roots

Explore names like Kimberlin

By themeenglishplace-name
By meaningRoyal / NobleEarth / Nature

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimberlin mean?

Kimberlin elaborates Kimberly — English 'from the royal-fortress meadow'.

How do you pronounce Kimberlin?

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

Is Kimberlin a boy or girl name?

Kimberlin is a girl's name.

How popular is Kimberlin?

Kimberlin is a very rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia