Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nehemiah.
National Rank (2025)
#429
All-Time Peak Rank
#336 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
21,804
Unisex Distribution97.2% Boy / 2.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Nehemiah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Nehemiah
According to SSA data, Nehemiah achieved its highest historical rank of #336 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 933 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 18.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nehemiah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-18.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record933Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
77Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:7
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:95
1920s:182
1930s:128
1940s:103
1950s:146
1960s:132
1970s:235
1980s:705
1990s:1,137
2000s:5,516
2010s:8,926
2020s:4,492
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNe-he-mi-ah
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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