Kimball
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #908 in 1954
6 babies were named Kimball in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,956 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kimball you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kimball, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kimball would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKimball first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1954, when it ranked #908. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKimball was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendKimball has slipped 1,956 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kimball
Kimball is a boy name of English and Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-all”. US birth records list Kimball for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 106 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #908 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.7 | 267,857 girls |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 826,446 girls |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 girls |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 787,402 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
| 1920s | 6.9 | 144,092 boys |
| 1930s | 3.3 | 300,300 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 81,967 boys |
| 1950s | 23 | 42,992 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 63,532 boys |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 112,486 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 150,830 boys |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,877 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,169 boys |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 110,011 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
Other spellings of Kimball
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kimball
What is the origin of the name Kimball?
Kimball has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kimball a boy or girl name?
Kimball is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kimball?
Kimball ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#908).