Kemper

Boy name

Kemper has been given to 1,899 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,899

Peak year

2009 (77 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▼ -46%

Gender split

16% girls / 84% boys

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

1,902 babies since 1888

1,896 babies since 1912

1,903 babies since 1981

1,891 babies since 1964

1,885 babies since 1902

1,917 babies since 1961

1,918 babies since 1915

1,878 babies since 1968

How popular is the name Kemper?

Kemper has been given to 1,899 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kemper peak?

Kemper peaked in 2009, when 77 babies were given the name.

Is Kemper a girl or boy name?

Kemper is primarily a boy name (84% of babies named Kemper are boys).

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