The name Kimble is of English origin, derived from an Old English personal name 'Cumbeald' which means 'bold warrior'. It was a popular Anglo-Saxon name, but has become less common over time. The name Kimble is associated with the Kimbolton family, who were prominent in medieval England. Kimbolton Castle in Huntingdonshire, England, takes its name from this family. Today, Kimble is a unisex given name that is rarely used, making it a unique choice for parents looking for an uncommon name.
"Kimble has seen a notable increase in popularity from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s, with significant peaks in 1955 (25 births), 1964 (27 births), and 1965 (31 births). The name's usage has fluctuated since then, experiencing occasional spikes like in 1995 (10 births) and 2023 (7 births), but generally becoming less common overall. Over the century spanning 1913 to 2023, a total of 601 babies were named Kimble at birth."