Kemp
- Pronunciation
- [Kemp]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Warrior
- Origin
- English
Kemp Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,286 baby boys have been named Kemp. The name peaked in 1957 with 31 US births that year (rank #1420). In 2024, ranked #6018 nationally — 4,598 places below its 1957 peak.
Top States for Kemp
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kemp births are: North Carolina (54).
Other English-Origin Names Like Kemp
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4-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kemp's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.
Quick Facts About Kemp
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Compare Kemp to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kemp against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).