Gema
Every Gema since 1959 — 2,919 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gema
Gema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,996 in 2025 with 96 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 2,919 American babies have been named Gema. Its peak came in 2022, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 96 | #1,996 |
| 2024 | 117 | #1,738 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1,693 |
| 2022 | 125 | #1,677 |
| 2021 | 89 | #2,122 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,202 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,899 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,761 |
| 2017 | 82 | #2,273 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,029 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,419 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,822 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,019 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,663 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,923 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,791 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,834 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,728 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,763 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,996 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,768 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,236 |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,070 |
| 2002 | 85 | #2,037 |
| 2001 | 85 | #2,001 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,347 |
| 1995 | 87 | #1,690 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,820 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,895 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,203 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,705 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,851 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gema in 2025?
Gema ranked #1,996 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 96 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gema?
2,919 babies have been named Gema in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gema most popular?
Gema peaked in 2022, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Gema a boy or girl name?
Gema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gema rising or falling?
Gema is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.