Name comparison
James vs Kimberly
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 11.7x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Kimberly |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 752,410 |
| Global rank | #2 | #40 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 10,633 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (99.5%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 752,410 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 752k for Kimberly - a ratio of about 11.7x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Kimberly originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Kimberly more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 752,410 for Kimberly. That is roughly 11.7x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Kimberly?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Kimberly originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Kimberly used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Kimberly is 0.5% male.
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