Kempton
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,175 in 1923
10 babies were named Kempton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 177 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kempton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kempton, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kempton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKempton first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #3,175.
- TrendKempton has slipped 177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kempton
Kempton is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Kempton for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 40 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #3,175 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1920s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 512,821 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 Kempton
What is the origin of the name Kempton?
Kempton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kempton a boy or girl name?
Kempton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kempton?
Kempton ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1923 (#3,175).