Total births
2,008
Unisex name · since 1914
Kimball
Kimball has 2,008 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1954 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6231
- among boys today
- 2,008
- born since 1914
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kimball is the #6231 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,008 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kimball has been recorded 2,008 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #6231 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #6231 among boys today
- 2,008 born since 1914
- 1950s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kimball is currently the #6231 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 2,008 born since 1914, peaking in the 1950s.
- #6231
- among boys today
- 2,008
- born since 1914
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Kimball vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6231
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Kimball was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
66 babies were named Kimball in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
How Kimball compares
2,008 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kimball's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kimball | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,008 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kimball's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kimball splits its recorded history at 1973: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kimball at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1954
Current rank
#6,231
Active since
1914
Kimball popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (1954)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Kimball popularity over time - girls
140 total births recorded since 1951 (Kimball as girls' name)
Kimball by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Kimball's strongest decade.
469 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Kimball births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 46
1910s
46 births
- 1920s 76
1920s
76 births
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 185
1940s
185 births
- 1950s
1950s
469 births
- 1960s
1960s
304 births
- 1970s 147
1970s
147 births
- 1980s 122
1980s
122 births
- 1990s 151
1990s
151 births
- 2000s
2000s
246 births
- 2010s 171
2010s
171 births
- 2020s 55
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 469 births (23% of all-time use).
How Kimball compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kimball's total volume
Kimball vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kimball by state
Where Kimball concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 288 | 14.3% |
| #2 | California | | 84 | 4.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 21 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #5 | Idaho | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.2% |
Utah share of Kimball's total US births 14.3%
Even split
288 of 2,008 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimball? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 2,008 babies named Kimball. Today it holds rank #6231 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1954, with 66 births.
When was Kimball most popular? ▼
Kimball was most popular in the 1950s decade with 469 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Kimball most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimball are Utah (288 births), California (84 births), New York (21 births).
Is Kimball a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kimball is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,008 births, and as a girl's name it has 140 births.
How long has the name Kimball been used? ▼
Kimball has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kimball? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kim, Kimberly, Kimani, Kimo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kimball's data
- Kimball's decade-level peak was the 1950s (469 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Kimballs (288 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kimball
Nearby Names Like Kimball
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kimball
Kim Boy
#6499 34,951 births
Kimberly Boy
4,273 births
Kimani Boy
#3556 1,758 births
Kimo Boy
#9123 859 births
Kimble Boy
601 births
Compare Kimball side by side: Kimball vs Kim Kimball vs Kimberly Kimball vs Kimani
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kimball
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kimball: #6231 Unisex Name - 2,008 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimball. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kimball draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.