Shortened form of Kimberly, meaning Cyneburgas meadow
Kember is a modern, streamlined variant of the classic English name Kimberly. It likely originated as a surname or a creative contraction, retaining the etymological roots of the Old English 'Cyneburga' (royal fortress) and 'leah' (meadow or clearing).
Less common today
Kember isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,830 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
