Kimball Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Kimball means 'brave ruler' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Kimball
Kimball is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name Cynebald, which means 'brave ruler'. It is a surname that was later used as a first name. Kimball is a name that conveys strength and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Kimball
The popularity for the name Kimball peaked in popularity in the year 1954 with 66 births, which ranked number 2,131 out of 9,880 unique names for that year. Kimball had the most female births in 1957 with 17, which ranked number 2,823 out of 7,015 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1954 with 66, which ranked number 908 out of 4,360 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kimball has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 12 births, a decline of -29.41%. Among males, Kimball has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 12 births, a decline of -29.41%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kimball
- 20 Year Trend of Kimball: -61.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Kimball: -29.41%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kimball: -29.41%
Popularity of Kimball by State
For males, Kimball was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in UT, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kimball. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT | 7 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kimball
- Total Births of Kimball: 12 (-3.42%)
- Male Births of Kimball: 12 (-3.42%)
Given the downward trend of Kimball over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.42% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Kimball have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.42%.