How Many People Are Named Cem?

Complete statistics for the name Cem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cem
Very Rare
Arabic

Cem means 'eternity' in Arabic, making it a name rich with timeless significance. Only 105 people named Cem live in the US today, representing just 1 in 3,131,712 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~105
Living in US
1 in 3,131,712
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eternity
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Timeless Mysterious Enduring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,558
Worldwide Bearers
#15,745
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
54,248
🇩🇪 Germany
1,230
🇺🇸 United States
783
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇵🇱 Poland
471
🇬🇧 England
445
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
398
🇳🇱 Netherlands
313
🇧🇪 Belgium
177
🇨🇭 Switzerland
152

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
105 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
72
Would be under 30 (67%)
36
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 108 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cem Through the Generations

Cem saw its peak popularity in 1996 with 9 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, there are 105 people named Cem in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 age bracket. This younger demographic skews the average age to 25, highlighting how Cem remains a name associated with new generations. its rarity, Cem holds a special place among Turkish communities, where it's much more common.

⭐ Famous People Named Cem

Cem is a Turkish male given name. It derives from Persian, where it is a shortened form of Jamshid. Notable people with the name are as follows:Cem Sultan (1459–1495), Ottoman prince Cem Adrian, Turkish singer and songwriter Cem Akdağ, Turkish basketball coach Cem Anhan, German rapper of Kurdish origin Cem Atan, Austrian footballer Cem Avşar, Turkish politician and businessman Cem Bayoğlu, Turkish photographer Cem Belevi, Turkish actor and pop singer Cem Bölükbaşı, Turkish racecar driver Cem Boyner, Turkish businessman and short-time politician Cem Cáceres, Dutch kickboxer Cem Can, Turkish act…

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✨ Similar Names to Cem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cem's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Cem

How Many People Have the Name Cem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 105 people in the United States currently share the name Cem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,131,712 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cem a Common or Rare Name?

Cem is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cem Mean?

Cem means "eternity" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cem Most Popular?

The name Cem reached peak popularity in 1996, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cem?

Approximately 105 people named Cem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 108. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,131,712 Americans.

Is Cem a rare name?

Cem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,131,712 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cem mean?

Cem means "eternity" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Cem more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cem are male and 0% are female.

When was Cem most popular?

Cem peaked in 1996 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US105
All-Time Births108
1 in X1 in 3,131,712
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1996
World Rank#15,745
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.