Kemp
Meaningwarrior, champion · English
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,121 in 1898
20 babies were named Kemp in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,210 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kemp you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kemp, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kemp would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKemp first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1898, when it ranked #1,121. Today it's #4,857, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKemp is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendKemp has climbed 3,210 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Kemp means “warrior, champion”.
About the name Kemp
Kemp is a boy name of English origin meaning “warrior, champion”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-emp”. US birth records list Kemp for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 111 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1898, when it ranked #1,121 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 49,020 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 76,687 boys |
| 1920s | 9.5 | 105,597 boys |
| 1930s | 9.1 | 109,890 boys |
| 1940s | 7.2 | 138,122 boys |
| 1950s | 8.8 | 113,122 boys |
| 1960s | 9.9 | 101,010 boys |
| 1970s | 6.2 | 160,514 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 218,341 boys |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 244,499 boys |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 172,712 boys |
| 2020s | 6.7 | 149,626 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kemp
What does the name Kemp mean?
Kemp means “warrior, champion” in English.
What is the origin of the name Kemp?
Kemp has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kemp a boy or girl name?
Kemp is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kemp?
Kemp ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1898 (#1,121).