Kemon
Every Kemon since 1979 — 548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kemon
Kemon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,647 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 548 American babies have been named Kemon. Its peak came in 2009, when 29 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 Kemon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kemon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,647 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,679 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,596 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,375 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,155 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,159 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,175 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,918 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,198 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,398 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,601 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,537 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,165 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,447 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,688 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,823 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,436 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,163 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,941 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,514 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,912 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,862 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,045 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,592 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,186 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,916 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kemon in 2025?
Kemon ranked #6,647 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kemon?
548 babies have been named Kemon in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kemon most popular?
Kemon peaked in 2009, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Kemon a boy or girl name?
Kemon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kemon rising or falling?
Kemon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.