Kem
Kem is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short form of Kemble (bold chief) or Clement (merciful), or referring to the River Kem.
Origin and history
Kem is a rare masculine given name of English origin, often derived as a variant or short form of names like Clement or Kemble, or taken from a surname or placename such as the River Kem. It saw sporadic usage in the United States throughout the 20th century, but remains very uncommon overall.
Popularity in the United States
680 babies in the United States have been named Kem since 1880. It ranks #3996 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IN (36.4 %)
- MO (18.2 %)
- AL (15.2 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 45 |
| 1950-1960 | 309 |
| 1960-1970 | 227 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Kem
- Kem Owens: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- American R&B singer Kim Owens professionally uses the single name Kem as his stage name.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in total have been recorded with the first name Kem in official U.S. birth records since 1880.