92
Cheerfulness
85
Health
79
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
75
Morality
64▼
Health
85
Warmth
79
Cheerfulness
92▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
23♀
Kimberly Name Personality
Kimberly sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (92/100) paired with equally impressive health (85/100), Kimberly creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Kimberly scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic5.6
Mature4.0
Formal7.0
Upper Class5.6
Urban3.5
Wholesome7.5
Strong5.7
Refined7.5
Strange5.7
Simple4.8
Serious5.7
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 376 ratings.
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Famous People Named Kimberly
- Kimberly GuilfoyleTV personality, political figure
- Kimberly Williams-PaisleyActress, Father of the Bride
- Kimberly EliseFilm actress
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimberly
What does the name Kimberly say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kimberly scores highest in Cheerfulness (92/100) and lowest in Morality (64/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and high in morality.
Is Kimberly a girl name?▾
Kimberly is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (75), Warmth (79), Morality (64), Health (85), and Cheerfulness (92).
What is the Success rating for the name Kimberly?▾
Kimberly has a Success rating of 75 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kimberly sound?▾
Kimberly has a Warmth rating of 79 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kimberly compare to other names?▾
Kimberly's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 92/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kimberly with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kimberly?▾
Notable people named Kimberly include Kimberly Guilfoyle, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Kimberly Elise. Name Halo lists 3 famous Kimberlys with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.