Total births
606
Boys' name · since 1989
Kemar
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 606 babies named Kemar, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7008
- among boys today
- 606
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kemar is the #7008 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 606 recorded since 1989.
Kemar has 606 recorded births among boys since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7008 as of the latest data, more common than 51% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #7008 among boys today
- 606 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kemar is currently the #7008 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 606 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7008
- among boys today
- 606
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Kemar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7008
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Kemar was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
34 babies were named Kemar in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Kemar compares
606 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kemar's all-time total is 65% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kemar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 606 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kemar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kemar's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kemar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#7,008
Active since
1989
Kemar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Kemar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kemar's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Kemar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
210 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s 69
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 210 births (35% of all-time use).
How Kemar compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kemar's total volume
Kemar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kemar by state
Where Kemar concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 111 | 18.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 34 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Kemar's total US births 18.3%
Even split
111 of 606 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kemar? ▼
606 babies have been named Kemar since 1989. It currently ranks #7008 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 34 births.
When was Kemar most popular? ▼
Kemar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Kemar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kemar are New York (111 births), Florida (34 births), Maryland (5 births).
How long has the name Kemar been used? ▼
Records for Kemar go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kemar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kemper, Kemari, Kemp, Kemarion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kemar's data
- Kemar's decade-level peak was the 2000s (210 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kemars (111 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kemar
Nearby Names Like Kemar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kemar
Kemper Boy
#4211 1,598 births
Kemari Boy
#1994 1,585 births
Kemp Boy
#5919 1,306 births
Kemarion Boy
#4530 936 births
Kem Boy
680 births
Compare Kemar side by side: Kemar vs Kemper Kemar vs Kemari Kemar vs Kemp
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kemar
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kemar: #7008 Boys' Name - 606 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kemar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kemar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.