Kemar
Every Kemar since 1989 — 606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kemar
Kemar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,009 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 606 American babies have been named Kemar. Its peak came in 2009, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kemar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kemar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,009 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,575 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,330 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,907 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,475 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,715 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,179 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,280 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,051 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,531 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,624 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,130 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,668 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,050 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,900 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,302 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,991 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,118 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,569 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,445 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,134 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,789 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,730 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,027 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,136 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,666 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,842 |
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Famous people named Kemar
- Kemar Bailey-Cole Athlete · b. 1992
- Kemar Lawrence Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kemar in 2025?
Kemar ranked #7,009 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kemar?
606 babies have been named Kemar in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kemar most popular?
Kemar peaked in 2009, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Kemar a boy or girl name?
Kemar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kemar rising or falling?
Kemar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kemar?
Well-known people named Kemar include Kemar Bailey-Cole (athlete), Kemar Lawrence (soccer player).