The baby name Kimball is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɪm.bəl/ (KIM-buhl).
Kimball is English in Origin.
The baby name Kimball is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɪm.bəl/ (KIM-buhl).
Kimball is English in Origin.
Kimball traces to the British Isles, with two often-cited roots. One derives from Old English Cynebeald (cyne 'royal' + beald 'bold'), yielding a sense of royal bravery or bold chief. Another links it to early Welsh elements cyn 'chief' + mael 'prince, champion', hence 'war leader'. As a surname, Kimball appears in medieval records in southern England and later in New England, where it became well established.
As a given name in the United States, Kimball emerged in the 19th century and saw periodic use in the 20th, particularly within the Latter-day Saint community through figures such as Heber C. Kimball and Spencer W. Kimball. The name is chiefly masculine but sometimes used unisex, with Kim as a common short form. Spelling variants and cognate surnames include Kimbell, Kimble, Kimbal, and Kimbel. Core meanings cluster around war leader, bold, and kingly courage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #879 | 14 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Kimball is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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