War leader or royal hill
Kimball is a name with two primary etymological paths. It is often derived from the Welsh name Cynbel, meaning 'war leader,' or from an Old English surname relating to a 'royal hill' (Cynebald). It has a long history as a surname in New England before its occasional use as a given name.
Less common today
Kimball isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,965 in 2004.
Influential sociologist and president of the American Sociological Association
The protagonist of Rudyard Kipling's novel 'Kim' · Kim
A stoic detective on the television series 'The Mentalist' · The Mentalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
