Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimble since 1913
Babies named Kimble per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 24 |
| 1920s | 0 | 26 |
| 1930s | 0 | 30 |
| 1940s | 0 | 57 |
| 1950s | 22 | 140 |
| 1960s | 105 | 196 |
| 1970s | 76 | 51 |
| 1980s | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 35 |
| 2000s | 5 | 17 |
| 2010s | 6 | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Kimble is a rare unisex name with English roots, first recorded in the United States in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1966, and since then its usage has remained stable, hovering near obscurity. Unlike many surname names, Kimble has never ranked among the top 1000, making it a distinctive choice. Its trajectory indicates that it has been used sparingly and consistently, with no dramatic resurgence. While its rareness means it has no strong regional ties, its sound fits alongside mid-century unisex names. Parents drawn to short, crisp surname names with a long but low-key history might find Kimble appealing.
Kimble is an English surname of locational origin, derived from a place in Buckinghamshire named Kimble. The place name likely comes from Old English cyne 'royal' or cene 'bold' + bylle 'hill' or 'valley'. As a given name, it was rarely used until the mid-20th century, gaining some popularity as a unisex first name in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy
Sibling names for Kimble
Names that share Kimble's style, for a brother or sister.
