How Many People Are Named Kimball?

Complete statistics for the name Kimball: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kimball
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Kimball means 'strong village' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1,648 people named Kimball live in the US today, making up just 1 in 200,267 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1954 with 66 births.

~22,663
Living in US
1 in 14,625
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong village
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Dependable
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,648
Worldwide Bearers
#132,657
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
4
🇲🇽 Mexico
4
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇨🇳 China
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇯🇵 Japan
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,524 (92%)
♀ Female
124 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
554
Would be under 30 (26%)
485
Would be 30–60 (23%)
1,102
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 2,141 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
41
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kimball Through the Generations

Kimball, a name that carries the weight of history, has seen its peak in 1954 when 66 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name is much less common, with only 1,648 individuals bearing it across the country. Interestingly, a majority of those named Kimball are over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to the older generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 288
California 84
New York 21
Arizona 5
Idaho 5
Ohio 5
Washington 5

⭐ Famous People Named Kimball

Kimball is a given name derived from the English surname Kimball. Notable people and characters with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Kimball

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kimball's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Kimball

How Many People Have the Name Kimball?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,663 people in the United States currently share the name Kimball. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,625 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kimball a Common or Rare Name?

Kimball is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kimball Mean?

Kimball means "strong village" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kimball in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Kimball Most Popular?

The name Kimball reached peak popularity in 1954, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kimball?

Approximately 22,663 people named Kimball live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,663. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,625 Americans.

Is Kimball a rare name?

Kimball is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,625 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kimball mean?

Kimball means "strong village" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Kimball more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Kimball are male and 8% are female.

When was Kimball most popular?

Kimball peaked in 1954 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US22,663
All-Time Births22,663
1 in X1 in 14,625
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1954
World Rank#132,657
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.