Cimberly is a unique and distinctive given name of English origin. It is believed to have been created by the author Stephen King for his character Cimon Lish in his 1984 novel "The Talisman." However, it has since gained popularity as an independent given name in its own right.
The name Cimberly does not have a specific meaning or historical figure associated with it. As it was created by an author for use in a fictional work, its origin and significance are tied to the character and story within that novel. In "The Talisman," Cimon Lish is a young boy who plays a significant role in the story's plot.
Despite its fictional origins, the name Cimberly has been embraced by some parents as an unusual yet appealing choice for their daughters. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, given that it was invented by a writer and has since been used independently of its original context.
In terms of its spelling and pronunciation, Cimberly is typically written with the letters C-I-M-B-E-R-L-Y and is pronounced as "SIH-mbur-luh." It is often spelled without any spaces or hyphens, contributing to its unique appearance on paper.
The given statistics illustrate the birth occurrences of the name Cimberly in the United States over a span of years from 1966 to 1985. Here's a breakdown:
* Between 1966 and 1970, there were a total of 35 births:
+ In 1966, there were 6 babies named Cimberly.
+ The following year, in 1967, this number dropped to 5 births.
+ It then climbed back up to 8 births in 1968 and remained at that level for the next two years (1969 and 1970).
* There was a gap of seven years before the name appeared again:
+ In 1975, there were 8 babies named Cimberly.
+ This number then decreased to 6 births each in 1976 and 1985.
Overall, over these two decades, there were a total of 60 babies named Cimberly in the United States. These statistics demonstrate fluctuations in popularity for this name during these years, with peaks in certain years and lower occurrences in others.