Cyneburgas meadow or forest clearing
A modern elaboration of Kimberly, which originates from the Old English place name Kimberley. It combines the elements 'cyne' (royal), 'burg' (fortress), and 'leah' (woodland or clearing). While the suffix '-lyn' is a contemporary addition, the root name has deep roots in English history.
Less common today
Kimberlyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,361 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
