How Many People Are Named Kemper?
Complete statistics for the name Kemper: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kemper, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,587 people in the US today, making up 1 in 207,961 Americans. A big chunk, 69%, of those named Kemper are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 1,864 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kemper Through the Generations
Kemper saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 77 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. The name's current generation is quite young, with 1,277 under-30s compared to 202 aged 30-60 and 385 over 60. This makes Kemper a name that's closely tied to the younger demographic, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kemper's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Kemper
How Many People Have the Name Kemper?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,833 people in the United States currently share the name Kemper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,708 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kemper a Common or Rare Name?
Kemper is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kemper Mean?
Kemper means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kemper in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Kemper Most Popular?
The name Kemper reached peak popularity in 2009, with 77 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kemper?
Approximately 9,833 people named Kemper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,833. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,708 Americans.
Is Kemper a rare name?
Kemper is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,708 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kemper mean?
Kemper means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Kemper more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Kemper are male and 18% are female.
When was Kemper most popular?
Kemper peaked in 2009 with 77 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.