Kimball
Kimball: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kimball
Root meaning: “chief”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old Welsh Cynbel, from cyn (“chief”) + bel (“war”). Possibly also from Old English Cynebeald.
How popular is Kimball?
Since 1880, 140 girls and 2,008 boys in the U.S. have been named Kimball (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2872 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #911 in 1954. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Kimball
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Kimball FAQ
What does the name Kimball mean?
Kimball traces back to a root meaning "chief". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old Welsh Cynbel, from cyn (“chief”) + bel (“war”). Possibly also from Old English Cynebeald.
What is the origin of the name Kimball?
Kimball is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Kimball?
Since 1880, 140 girls and 2,008 boys in the U.S. have been named Kimball (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2872 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #911 in 1954. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kimball a boy or girl name?
Kimball is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 140 girls and 2,008 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.