Kimball

Kimball - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kimball at a glance

Kimball is ranked #3443 among boy baby names in 2022, with 7 births in 2022. It peaked in 1954 at #1015 and first appeared on the charts in 1947.

Rank in 2022
#3443
Births in 2022
7
Peak year
1954 (#1015)
First appeared
1947
Trend
#3350 in 2012 → #3443 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 214,264 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kimball appeared on the charts for the first time in 1947 on position #1686. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kimball and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kimball? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kimball. The baby boy name Kimball was given to 7 baby boys in 2022, ranking #3443 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 214,264 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kimball peaked in popularity 72 years ago in 1954 on position 1015.



Famous with this name

Emily Kimball
Ross Kimball
Bruce Kimball


How would you rate Kimball, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Kimball is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kimball is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #587 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #587.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kimball is where you live.


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Kimball origin and meaning

Kimball is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kimball, pop culture references for the name Kimball and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kimball

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kimball, sorted by popularity.

Kimble /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20223443
20193172
20183582
20163369
20153278
20142630
20133216
20123350
20113219
20102777
20093276
20082994
20073071
20062629
20052684
20042295
20032954
20022733
20013690
20003193
19992863
19982607
19972385
19962575
19952907
19943433
19852546
19831988
19822427
19801909
19792003
19782190
19641323
19631669
19611463
19601676
19571234
19561150
19551349
19541015
19531255
19521085
19511117
19491172
19471686

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Utah587

Even more about Kimball


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kimball a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kimball?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1954
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kimball
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 214,264
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1947
2022 births +7

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