Kemare
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Kemare. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kemare today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kemare births was 2008 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kemare. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kemare. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2008
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,507
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kemare: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kemare by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kemare during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kemare
The name Kemare has its origins in Ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "kemari," which means "to lie still" or "to rest." This name was initially given to children in the hopes that they would grow up to be peaceful and tranquil individuals.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kemare can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his dialogue "The Republic," he mentions a character named Kemare, who is described as a wise and contemplative individual.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kemare. One of the earliest was Kemare of Ephesus, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry.
In the 2nd century AD, Kemare of Alexandria was a renowned scholar and physician. He is known for his work on anatomy and his contributions to the study of human physiology.
During the Byzantine era, there was a notable figure named Kemare Doukas, who lived in the 11th century AD. He was a high-ranking military commander and played a crucial role in the defense of the Byzantine Empire against invading forces.
In the 15th century, Kemare Palaiologos was a prominent member of the Byzantine royal family. He was a skilled diplomat and played a vital role in negotiating alliances and treaties with other European powers.
Another notable figure with the name Kemare was Kemare Komnenos, who lived in the 12th century AD. He was a renowned scholar and theologian, and his writings on Christian doctrine and philosophy were widely influential during his time.
Throughout history, the name Kemare has been associated with individuals who were recognized for their wisdom, intellectual pursuits, and contributions to various fields of study. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to carry a sense of reverence and respect for those who bear it.
People
Kemare + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kemare as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kemare: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kemare?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kemare going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Kemare a common name?
We classify Kemare as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kemare most popular?
The single biggest year for Kemare was 2008, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kemare is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kemare in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kemare a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kemare in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kemare still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kemare in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kemare can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kemare?
See how many Americans are named Kemare on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.