Kimber
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ EastAsian ◈ 2 syllables
""Kimber" means "ruler" or "leader"."

From EastAsian

Kimber means royal fortress — from the Old English cyne (royal) and burh (fortress). Kimber is also the firearms brand known for elegance. Jem and the Holograms' Kimber is the passionate, red-haired keyboard player. Two syllables of Anglo-Saxon royal fortresses, 80s cartoon keyboards, and the most fortified royal compound in any name.

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Kimber at a glance
Meaning"Kimber" means "ruler" or "leader".
OriginEastAsian
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#696
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Why parents love Kimber
  • The meaning royal fortress is powerfully aspirational.
  • Jem and the Holograms' Kimber is a beloved 80s character.
  • Two syllables with a strong, clean sound: KIM-ber.
  • Kim is a warm embedded nickname.
  • The Anglo-Saxon heritage gives it genuine depth.
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The vibe of Kimber
royal fortressAnglo-SaxonJem and the Hologramskeyboards80scyne-burhstrongclean
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Origin & history of Kimber
Old English cyne (royal) + burh (fortress) → Kimber
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EastAsian roots
Kimber comes from the Old English meaning royal fortress. Jem and the Holograms' Kimber Benton is the passionate keyboard player of the band. The name carries Anglo-Saxon royal-fortress heritage.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Anglo-Saxon elements; Jem and the Holograms (1985).
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Today
Kimber remains a beloved choice, ranking #696 in the US. 11,370 babies have been named Kimber since 1914.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Kimber?
2016 peak year
The name Kimber reached its peak in 2016, with 515 registrations (ranked #593). The name has actually been around since 1914 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #696 today, averaging about 440 new babies per year. Kimber has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 11,370 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
515 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #593)
440 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,400 Total registrations
last 10 years
11,370 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #696) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Kimber
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Kimber's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — fortress building. People named Kimber tend to be strong, royal, and gifted at building fortresses that protect what matters.

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Builds protective fortresses
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Royal strength
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Anglo-Saxon depth
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Hologram-level passion
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Clean and strong
K2
I9
M4
B2
E5
R9
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Kimber
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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