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Kemper

Pronunciation: [ k-EHMP-er ]

Girl Name #6,628 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kemper is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHMP-er.

Parents who love the name Kemper often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,628
Total SSA Count
18

Nicknames

Kem Key Kemie Kempie

Also a Boy Name

Kemper is also used as a boy name, ranked #4269.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kemper

Is Kemper a boy or girl name?
Kemper is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6628. As a boy name, it is ranked #4269. Kemper is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kemper?
Kemper is pronounced k-EHMP-er.
How popular is the name Kemper?
Kemper is currently ranked #6628 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kemper?
Common nicknames for Kemper include Kem, Key, Kemie, and Kempie.
Is Kemper a common or rare name?
Kemper is an uncommon name, ranked #6628 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kemper

Kemper is a girl name .

Is Kemper a boy or girl name? Kemper is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,628 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,269. Kemper is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kemper is currently ranked #6,628 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kemper include Kem, Key, Kemie, and Kempie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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