Baby Name Popularity Profile

Gemma

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Gemma.

✦ Gem, precious stone 🌍 Italian, Latin traditional
National Rank (2025) #170
All-Time Peak Rank #170 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 26,042 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1904 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,805 births in 2025
πŸ’‘ The Gemma Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Gem, precious stone
Language Origin Italian, Latin
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Latin word 'gemma' meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone'. It became a popular given name in Italy.
Common Nicknames
Gem
Alternative Spellings
Jemma
Pronunciation: JEM-Ι™
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Gemma

According to SSA data, Gemma achieved its highest historical rank of #170 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,805 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 53.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 120 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Gemma across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +53.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,805 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 16 yrs
Registry Streak 120 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 36
1910s: 190
1920s: 213
1930s: 138
1940s: 198
1950s: 313
1960s: 300
1970s: 274
1980s: 432
1990s: 830
2000s: 2,223
2010s: 11,467
2020s: 9,428

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ge-mma
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon
States with Data 50
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #147 205 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #117 439 2018 +48.0% Growth
Idaho #150 201 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #179 540 2023 +23.3% Growth
Oregon #148 393 2022 11.1% Decline
Colorado #129 515 2022 +44.8% Growth
Washington #133 691 2019 +13.3% Growth
California #136 3,377 2023 +38.1% Growth
Nebraska #123 210 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #196 977 2025 +67.9% Growth
North Dakota #174 93 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #146 503 2022 +32.1% Growth
Connecticut #85 299 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #116 751 2023 +62.5% Growth
Kansas #175 280 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #158 81 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #217 1,946 2025 +22.5% Growth
Pennsylvania #110 1,299 2025 +43.8% Growth
New York #105 1,835 2025 +46.4% Growth
Maryland #172 349 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #237 306 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #197 454 2023 Stable
Massachusetts #117 559 2025 +36.4% Growth
Missouri #206 469 2014 11.8% Decline
Virginia #188 470 2025 +51.7% Growth
Indiana #220 477 2021 11.1% Decline
Delaware Unranked 41 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #167 878 2019 +13.8% Growth
Oklahoma #409 254 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #185 82 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #217 534 2025 +38.9% Growth
Michigan #154 687 2018 +48.6% Growth
Illinois #148 885 2025 +19.6% Growth
South Dakota #248 55 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #241 337 2024 +22.2% Growth
Louisiana #310 276 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #341 424 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #202 150 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 19 2020 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #214 125 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #227 220 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #252 182 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 37 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #196 60 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #131 32 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #352 157 2017 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #129 34 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #121 20 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 10 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #351 70 2017 Insufficient historical volume

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