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Current rank (2025)#5722
Babies named Kemper in 202521
Total recorded1,899
Peak year2009 (70 babies)
Highest rank ever#1915
Years in records1912–2025 (100 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 1936 spots
Gender breakdown84% boys / 16% girls

Frequently asked about Kemper

What does the name Kemper mean?
Kemper means “Brave, powerful, ruler” from Germanic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kemper?
Kemper has Germanic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Brave, powerful, ruler”.
How popular is Kemper?
Kemper ranked #5722 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Kemper most popular?
Kemper peaked in 2009 with 70 babies registered that year.
Is Kemper a boy or girl name?
Kemper is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 84% of Kempers are boys and 16% are girls.
Is the name Kemper rising or falling in popularity?
Kemper has risen 1936 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7658 in 2020 to #5722 in 2025.
How long has Kemper been recorded?
Kemper appears in birth records across 100 years — from 1912 through 2025.

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