How Many People Are Named Gemma?
Complete statistics for the name Gemma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gemma means 'precious stone' in Latin, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 14,141 Americans share this name. With 23,336 people named Gemma alive today, it's clear this is a modern, rising name, peaking in popularity just last year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 24,227 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gemma Through the Generations
Gemma has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations, with 89% of those named Gemma being under 30 years old. This trend reflects its status as a contemporary choice, with 21,628 individuals under the age of 30. The peak year for Gemma was 2023, when 1,653 babies were given this name, indicating a strong upward trajectory for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gemma
Gemma is an Italian female name, of Latin origin, meaning "bud" or "precious stone". The name has been amongst the most popular in England and Scotland during the 1980s.…
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Other names sharing Gemma's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Gemma
How Many People Have the Name Gemma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 768 people in the United States currently share the name Gemma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 431,575 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gemma a Common or Rare Name?
Gemma 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 Gemma Mean?
Gemma means "precious stone" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gemma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gemma Most Popular?
The name Gemma reached peak popularity in 2023, with 1,653 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Gemma?
Approximately 768 people named Gemma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 768. That works out to roughly 1 in 431,575 Americans.
Is Gemma a rare name?
Gemma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 431,575 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gemma mean?
Gemma means "precious stone" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Gemma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gemma are male and 100% are female.
When was Gemma most popular?
Gemma peaked in 2023 with 1,653 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.