Kemper
boy name#6143 in 2025Kemper entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1850 in 1947, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#6143
rank today
#1850
peak (1947)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2622 |
| 1920s | #3153 |
| 1930s | #3358 |
| 1940s | #2757 |
| 1950s | #3008 |
| 1960s | #2931 |
| 1970s | #4033 |
| 1980s | #5422 |
| 1990s | #5642 |
| 2000s | #3767 |
| 2010s | #2777 |
| 2020s | #4397 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kemper has been most popular in MS, KS.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Kemper are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kemper alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kemper in 2025?
- Kemper ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kemper most popular?
- Kemper peaked in 1947, reaching #1850 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kemper with classmates?
- Kemper will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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