Total births
601
Unisex name · since 1913
Kimble
Kimble has 601 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 601
- total births
- 1913–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
601 boys have been named Kimble since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kimble recorded 601 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2023.
- 601 total births
- 1913–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
601 boys have been named Kimble since 1913, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 601
- total births
- 1913–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kimble was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
32 babies were named Kimble in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Kimble's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kimble's full recorded timeline at 1959, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1966 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kimble at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Kimble popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2023
- Peak year (1966)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Kimble popularity over time - girls
232 total births recorded since 1955 (Kimble as girls' name)
Kimble by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kimble's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kimble births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 24
1910s
24 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 57
1940s
57 births
- 1950s
1950s
140 births
- 1960s
1960s
196 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 196 births (33% of all-time use).
How Kimble 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 Kimble's total volume
Kimble vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kimble by state
Where Kimble concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 11 | 1.8% |
Mississippi share of Kimble's total US births 1.8%
11 of 601 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kimble? ▼
Kimble has been given to 601 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 32 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Kimble most popular? ▼
Kimble was most popular in the 1960s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Kimble most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kimble are Mississippi (11 births).
Is Kimble a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kimble is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 601 births, and as a girl's name it has 232 births.
How long has the name Kimble been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kimble since 1913 -- 111 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Kimble? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kim, Kimberly, Kimball, Kimani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kimble's data
- Kimble's decade-level peak was the 1960s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Kimbles (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Kimble
Nearby Names Like Kimble
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kimble
Kim Boy
#6499 34,951 births
Kimberly Boy
4,273 births
Kimball Boy
#6231 2,008 births
Kimani Boy
#3556 1,758 births
Kimo Boy
#9123 859 births
Compare Kimble side by side: Kimble vs Kim Kimble vs Kimberly Kimble vs Kimball
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–2023 (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. "Kimble: Baby Name Since 1913 - 601 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kimble. 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 Kimble 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 July 2026.