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Kimbrell

Quick answerKimbrell is derived from the Old English elements "cynebeald," combining "cyne" (royal) and "beald" (bold), meaning "bold ruler" or "royal boldness." The name has English origins and evolved through Middle English surname usage, particularly in the American South where it became established as both a surname and given…

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,923
TrendVintage
Peak year1971
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureAnglo-American
Letters8
Numerology1 Chaldean 22
Global rank#4,344

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kimbrell

Kimbrell is derived from the Old English elements "cynebeald," combining "cyne" (royal) and "beald" (bold), meaning "bold ruler" or "royal boldness." The name has English origins and evolved through Middle English surname usage, particularly in the American South where it became established as both a surname and given name.

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Etymology

Kimbrell is derived from the Old English elements "cynebeald," combining "cyne" (royal) and "beald" (bold), meaning "bold ruler" or "royal boldness." The name has English origins and evolved through Middle English surname usage, particularly in the American South where it became established as both a surname and given name.

Kimbrell currently ranks #8,923 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.

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