Total births
441
Boys' name · since 1997
Kepler
441 babies named Kepler in U.S. Social Security records since 1997, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4517
- among boys today
- 441
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Kepler currently ranks #4517 among boys' names in America, with 441 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Kepler recorded 441 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #4517 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #4517 among boys today
- 441 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kepler is currently the #4517 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 441 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4517
- among boys today
- 441
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Kepler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4517
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Kepler was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
42 babies were named Kepler in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kepler compares
441 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Kepler's all-time total is 20% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kepler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 441 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kepler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kepler's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kepler at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,517
Active since
1997
Kepler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kepler popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2022 (Kepler as girls' name)
Kepler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kepler's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Kepler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s
2010s
218 births
- 2020s
2020s
158 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 218 births (49% of all-time use).
Kepler by state
Where Kepler concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 2.3% |
California share of Kepler's total US births 3.4%
Even split
15 of 441 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kepler? ▼
441 babies have been named Kepler since 1997. It currently ranks #4517 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 42 births.
When was Kepler most popular? ▼
Kepler was most popular in the 2010s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kepler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kepler are California (15 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Kepler been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kepler since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kepler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kepa. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kepler's data
- Kepler's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (218 total births) through the 2020s (158) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Keplers (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kepler
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kepler
Compare Kepler side by side: Kepler vs Kepa
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Kepler: #4517 Boys' Name - 441 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kepler. 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 Kepler 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.