UK boy's name
Kimball
A unisex name of Old English origin meaning "warrior from the hollow or meadow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kimball is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kimball popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kimball is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kimball. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kimball ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Kimball.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kimball as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kimball mean?
The name Kimball is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "cym" meaning "royal" and "ball" meaning "dwelling" or "homestead." This suggests that the name originally referred to a royal or noble residence. It may have been used to describe someone who lived or worked at such a residence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kimball dates back to the 13th century in England. The Domesday Book, a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, includes references to places with names similar to Kimball, such as Kinebauld and Kynebaldes.
In the 16th century, the name appears in historical records associated with the English Reformation. Richard Kimball (c. 1510 - c. 1580) was a Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Kimball was Benjamin Kimball (1637-1696), an early settler in Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was among the founders of the town of Ipswich, Massachusetts, and served as a selectman and deputy to the General Court.
The name gained prominence in the 19th century with Heber C. Kimball (1801-1868), a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Kimball was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and served as the first Chief Scout for the Mormon pioneers.
Another notable figure with the name was Spencer W. Kimball (1895-1985), the 12th President of the LDS Church from 1973 to 1985. He emphasized the importance of missionary work and advocated for greater involvement of women in the church.
In the field of literature, Edward Kimball (1882-1966) was an American author and journalist known for his novels and short stories depicting life in New England. His works include "Ike Glidden" and "This Knocking at My Heart."
Kimball has also been a name associated with the arts. Nell Kimball (1854-1934) was an American stage actress who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and was renowned for her comedic talents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kimball by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kimball was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kimball: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kimball in the UK right now?
In 2000, Kimball was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kimball most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Kimball in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kimball?
A unisex name of Old English origin meaning "warrior from the hollow or meadow".
How many people are called Kimball in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kimball across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.