Kemp
Every Kemp since 1898 — 1,306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kemp
Kemp is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,954 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 1,306 American babies have been named Kemp. Its peak came in 1957, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kemp stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kemp year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,954 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,043 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,727 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,351 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,156 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,414 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,176 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,931 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,415 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,946 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,157 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,313 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,088 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,316 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,211 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,260 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,693 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,363 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,695 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,437 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,293 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,270 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,957 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,130 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,965 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,145 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,784 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,917 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,684 |
| 1965 | 20 | #1,794 |
| 1960 | 24 | #1,671 |
| 1955 | 23 | #1,630 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,903 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,068 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,626 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,370 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,514 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,181 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,632 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kemp in 2025?
Kemp ranked #4,954 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kemp?
1,306 babies have been named Kemp in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kemp most popular?
Kemp peaked in 1957, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kemp a boy or girl name?
Kemp is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kemp rising or falling?
Kemp is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.