Gemma
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Every Gemma since 1904 — 26,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gemma
Gemma is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #170 in 2025 with 1,805 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 26,042 American babies have been named Gemma. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,805 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 Gemma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gemma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,805 | #170 |
| 2024 | 1,517 | #203 |
| 2023 | 1,655 | #176 |
| 2022 | 1,509 | #197 |
| 2021 | 1,554 | #190 |
| 2020 | 1,388 | #208 |
| 2019 | 1,526 | #198 |
| 2018 | 1,384 | #228 |
| 2017 | 1,254 | #255 |
| 2016 | 1,274 | #247 |
| 2015 | 1,174 | #269 |
| 2014 | 1,219 | #272 |
| 2013 | 1,026 | #316 |
| 2012 | 1,017 | #319 |
| 2011 | 910 | #352 |
| 2010 | 683 | #451 |
| 2009 | 542 | #563 |
| 2008 | 314 | #887 |
| 2007 | 218 | #1,168 |
| 2006 | 210 | #1,160 |
| 2005 | 201 | #1,154 |
| 2004 | 147 | #1,418 |
| 2003 | 154 | #1,328 |
| 2002 | 175 | #1,176 |
| 2001 | 155 | #1,270 |
| 2000 | 107 | #1,654 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,568 |
| 1990 | 62 | #2,108 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,451 |
| 1980 | 46 | #2,201 |
| 1975 | 24 | #2,993 |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,727 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,812 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,934 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,240 |
| 1950 | 41 | #1,437 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,845 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,808 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,625 |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,141 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,661 |
| 1920 | 30 | #1,484 |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,458 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,244 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gemma
- Gemma Galgani Religious figure · 1878–1903
- Gemma Jones Actor · b. 1942
- Gemma Frisius Mathematician · 1508–1555
- Gemma Arterton Actor · b. 1986
- Gemma Ward Model · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gemma mean?
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How popular is the name Gemma in 2025?
Gemma ranked #170 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,805 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gemma?
26,042 babies have been named Gemma in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gemma most popular?
Gemma peaked in 2025, when 1,805 newborns received the name.
Is Gemma a boy or girl name?
Gemma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gemma rising or falling?
Gemma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gemma?
Well-known people named Gemma include Gemma Galgani (religious figure), Gemma Jones (actor), Gemma Frisius (mathematician).