Kem

Unisex

Kem has been given to 1,033 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,033

Peak year

1956 (85 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

34% girls / 66% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kem — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kimgirl

214,768 babies since 1912

Kenboy

33,043 babies since 1900

Kymgirl

1,470 babies since 1950

Keeboy

1,416 babies since 1910

Kamunisex

1,353 babies since 1914

Kempboy

1,306 babies since 1898

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kem.

Janaleegirl

1,033 babies since 1934

Doretheagirl

1,035 babies since 1912

Sharmangirl

1,042 babies since 1929

Terylunisex

1,042 babies since 1939

Blendagirl

1,022 babies since 1898

Cindiegirl

1,022 babies since 1947

Resagirl

1,046 babies since 1920

Maryhelengirl

1,020 babies since 1914

FAQ

How popular is the name Kem?

Kem has been given to 1,033 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kem peak?

Kem peaked in 1956, when 85 babies were given the name.

Is Kem a girl or boy name?

Kem is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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