Jemima
Every Jemima since 1881 — 1,832 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jemima
Jemima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,544 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 1,832 American babies have been named Jemima. Its peak came in 2018, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jemima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jemima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,544 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,952 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,774 |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,051 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,707 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,112 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,416 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,697 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,948 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,553 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,182 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,056 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,531 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,745 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,806 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,342 |
| 2009 | 51 | #3,269 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,582 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,744 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,104 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,523 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,323 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,980 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,981 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,899 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,590 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,300 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,622 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,202 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,506 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,694 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,426 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,292 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,849 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,778 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,466 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,274 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,803 |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,198 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,246 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,273 |
| 1885 | 10 | #713 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jemima
- Jemima Kirke Actor · b. 1985
- Jemima Sumgong Athlete · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jemima in 2025?
Jemima ranked #3,544 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jemima?
1,832 babies have been named Jemima in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jemima most popular?
Jemima peaked in 2018, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Jemima a boy or girl name?
Jemima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jemima rising or falling?
Jemima is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jemima?
Well-known people named Jemima include Jemima Kirke (actor), Jemima Sumgong (athlete).