Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Gemma.
National Rank (2025)
#170
All-Time Peak Rank
#170 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
26,042
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Gemma Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 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.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Gemma scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+53.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,805Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
120Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGe-mma
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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