Kemp
boy name#4857 in 2025Kemp entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1121 in 1898, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
#4857
rank today
#1121
peak (1898)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1121 |
| 1910s | #2159 |
| 1920s | #2537 |
| 1930s | #2486 |
| 1940s | #2153 |
| 1950s | #1927 |
| 1960s | #1878 |
| 1970s | #3595 |
| 1980s | #4886 |
| 1990s | #6178 |
| 2000s | #7687 |
| 2010s | #7628 |
| 2020s | #7886 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Kemp are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kemp alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kemp in 2025?
- Kemp ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kemp most popular?
- Kemp peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kemp with classmates?
- Kemp will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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