Is Kimberly a dated name?

[lexikj]

It's pretty dated to my ears. I don't personally know of a Kimberly under my own age (19), and I'd be surprised to meet a little girl named that today.

[emiliaj]

Yeah, it is a bit "Lauren" era. BUT it is a great name that would blend in with the Avery, Ellery, Amberley and Everly girls of this era.

[jojocastles]

Ryiane; totally agree, I'm sick of Maddies and Addies!

Can we bring back Laurens and Kimberlys?

[elisabeth rae]

I think it's very dated. Most of the Kims I know are in their 30s.

I feel that it's a little dated - however, it's still in the Top 100 here in California, so apparently a lot of people here don't agree!

It's funny you mention that because I was looking the other day at how California still has so many 90s name in their top 100 - Amanda, Jessica, Stephanie, Kimberly, Valerie, Nicole, Michelle, Jennifer (!)... wonder why that is.

[villette]

Yes, it's dated. It's a nice name though. I know someone named just Kimber which seems more modern to me.

[boyandgirl]

Oh yeah! Very dated.

[niteowl13]

Well, I have an Aunt Kim(berly) and a childhood friend was named Kimberly (goes by Kim now). So, one was born in the 50s, the other in the 70s. It is a refreshing name. All the other names that end in "lee" are so overused!
Kim Kardashian pulls it off, and her family are quite popular (for some reason)

[esrever88]

It's funny you mention that because I was looking the other day at how California still has so many 90s name in their top 100 - Amanda, Jessica, Stephanie, Kimberly, Valerie, Nicole, Michelle, Jennifer (!)... wonder why that is.

I have no idea! I know a baby Jennifer (named for her grandmother [!!] as a matter of fact), but I've never heard any of the others on anyone under 15 here. It's strange to me since I live in what would be considered a "hip" neighborhood in one of the larger cities, and it seems like every little girl I meet is a Stella, Charlotte, Violet or Zoe. Gotta say though, I'd rather see Jennifer, Jessica or Valerie than yet another Maddie or Ellie (which seems to be the name of EVERY suburban kid, haha).

[meyers2408]

I personally do not care for Kimberly but LOVE Kimber. Ok Ok now that it is spelled out I like Kimberly it's Kim and Kimmy I think is an outdated 90's name. Not for a littel girl

[blairx]

Many may consider it dated, yes. But as others have pointed out, this means it's underused on today's children, which can be a good thing. In my opinion, Kimberly could mesh well with the newer pack of k-names but stand out more than something like Kaylee or Kaiden.