Total births
612
Boys' name · since 1970
Kemuel
612 babies named Kemuel in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4354
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Kemuel currently ranks #4354 among boys' names in America, with 612 babies recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kemuel has been recorded 612 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #4354 nationally and more common than 70% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #4354 among boys today
- 612 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kemuel is currently the #4354 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 612 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4354
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Kemuel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4354
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kemuel was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
31 babies were named Kemuel in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Kemuel compares
612 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Kemuel's all-time total is 67% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kemuel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 612 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kemuel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kemuel's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kemuel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,354
Active since
1970
Kemuel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Kemuel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kemuel's strongest decade.
205 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kemuel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s
2020s
134 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 205 births (33% of all-time use).
How Kemuel 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 Kemuel's total volume
Kemuel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kemuel by state
Where Kemuel concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 21 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.8% |
Florida share of Kemuel's total US births 3.4%
Even split
21 of 612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kemuel? ▼
Kemuel has been given to 612 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4354 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Kemuel most popular? ▼
Kemuel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 205 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Kemuel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kemuel are Florida (21 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Kemuel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kemuel since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kemuel? ▼
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 Kemuel's data
- Kemuel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (205 total births) through the 2020s (134) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Kemuels (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Kemuel
Nearby Names Like Kemuel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kemuel
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 Kemuel side by side: Kemuel vs Kemper Kemuel vs Kemari Kemuel vs Kemp
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kemuel
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1970–2025 (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. "Kemuel: #4354 Boys' Name - 612 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kemuel. 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 Kemuel 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 June 2026.