NAME PROFILE
Kemp
From the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning 'yew archer' or 'bow warrior.' This name suggests a person of quiet strength and steadfast character, embodying the spirit of a focused protector with a deep connection to history and nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,306 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1912 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1955 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NC — 100%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%NH — 0%
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Nicknames & Diminutives
IvIvie
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