Kymber
2025 SSA
About Kymber
Kymber is a modern variant of the name Kimber, which itself is derived from the English surname Kimber. It's a contemporary spelling variation that gives the name a unique twist while maintaining its original charm. The name has Anglo-Saxon roots, with the surname possibly originating as an occupational name for a combmaker, from the Old English 'cimb' meaning 'comb'. As a given name, Kymber emerged in the later 20th century as part of the trend toward creative spellings of traditional names. It has a fresh, distinctive sound while remaining recognizable. While not among the most common names, Kymber has maintained steady usage among parents seeking something slightly unconventional yet accessible for their daughters.
Pronounced KIM-ber.
As of October 2026, Kymber ranked #5167 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2434 for girls in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,434 | 75 | 42 |
| 2015 | #2,670 | 67 | 37.5 |
| 2016 | #2,885 | 59 | 33.3 |
| 2017 | #2,992 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #2,985 | 55 | 32.3 |
| 2019 | #3,065 | 53 | 31.6 |
| 2020 | #2,800 | 59 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | #3,466 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2022 | #3,189 | 51 | 31.1 |
| 2023 | #4,509 | 31 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #4,512 | 31 | 19.1 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |