Kepler Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEP-lur //ˈkɛp.lər//

Origin: German; Latin

Meaning: of the Kepler family (German); 'to gather' (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kepler is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "keplar," which means "to deal, to manage, or to handle." This term is related to the Old High German "keplar," which carries similar meanings. The name gained prominence through the notable figure Johannes Kepler, a key figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century.

Born in 1571, Kepler was a mathematician and astronomer whose laws of planetary motion laid the groundwork for modern astronomy. His work, particularly the "Astronomia Nova" published in 1609 and "Harmonices Mundi" in 1619, significantly advanced the understanding of celestial mechanics and the heliocentric model of the solar system, which had profound implications for science and philosophy.

Historically, the name Kepler has been associated with intellectual rigor and the pursuit of knowledge, reflecting the legacy of its most famous bearer. The name has also been linked to the broader context of the Protestant Reformation, during which Kepler's work was influenced by the changing attitudes towards science and religion.

His contributions were recognized in various scientific circles, and he became a member of the prestigious group of astronomers and mathematicians of his time, including Tycho Brahe, with whom he worked in the late 16th century. Culturally, the name Kepler resonates with themes of exploration and discovery, embodying the spirit of inquiry that characterized the Age of Enlightenment.

The name has been commemorated in various ways, including the naming of the Kepler space telescope, launched in 2009, which aimed to discover Earth-like planets in other star systems. This connection to exploration and the quest for knowledge underscores the enduring significance of the name Kepler in both historical and scientific contexts.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kepler was first seen in the United States in 1997.

Kepler has ranked as high as #6288 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Kepler has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kepler is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kepler was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kepler.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 25 25 0
2024 23 23 0
2023 23 23 0
2022 30 24 6
2021 30 30 0
2020 33 33 0
2019 21 21 0
2018 27 27 0
2017 22 22 0
2016 42 42 0
2015 25 25 0
2014 26 26 0
2013 20 20 0
2012 19 19 0
2011 7 7 0
2010 9 9 0
2009 13 13 0
2008 9 9 0
2007 6 6 0
2006 11 11 0
2005 6 6 0
2001 5 5 0
2000 5 5 0
1999 5 5 0
1997 5 5 0

Top States for Kepler (2016)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 10
67%
TX 5
33%