Declining since 2010, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Kemper since 1912
Babies named Kemper per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 63 |
| 1920s | 0 | 76 |
| 1930s | 0 | 42 |
| 1940s | 0 | 78 |
| 1950s | 0 | 74 |
| 1960s | 0 | 81 |
| 1970s | 0 | 56 |
| 1980s | 0 | 51 |
| 1990s | 6 | 99 |
| 2000s | 41 | 380 |
| 2010s | 136 | 452 |
| 2020s | 118 | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Kemper is a modern given name that has seen modest use in the United States since the early 1900s. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1912, but its popularity has fluctuated over time. The name reached its highest rank of 6,143 in 2009, with a peak birth count that year. Since 2010, its usage has been on a downward trajectory. Today, Kemper is given to about 1 in 122,005 newborns, making it a relatively uncommon choice. It has no strong association with any particular state, as its top states list is empty, reflecting its scattered usage across the country.
Kemper is a modern given name derived from an English surname. The surname itself is of occupational origin, from Old English cempa, meaning 'warrior' or 'champion', or possibly a variant of Kember, a topographic name. As a first name, it gained modest use in the United States starting in the early 20th century, with a notable spike in popularity around 2009.
Sibling names for Kemper
Names that share Kemper's style, for a brother or sister.
