Boy nameCurrently #4,368 in the USSteady
Kemuel
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kemuel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kemuel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kemuel |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Kemuel through the decades
- Kemuel peaked in 2017, when 31 babies were named Kemuel in the US.
- The 2020s were Kemuel's strongest decade, averaging 21 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kemuel has risen 59% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kemuel currently ranks #4,368 in the US and is holding steady.