How Many People Are Named Hemi?

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

Hemi
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Hemi is a very rare name for boys, with only 279 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,183,885 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 281 under-30, peaking in popularity in 2022.

~279
Living in US
1 in 1,183,885
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

It's a number that symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,156
Worldwide Bearers
#44,142
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
10,146
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,857
🇹🇷 Turkey
767
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
642
🇳🇿 New Zealand
509
🇵🇰 Pakistan
247
🇮🇷 Iran
207
🇺🇸 United States
143
🇳🇵 Nepal
139
🇪🇬 Egypt
108

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
184 (66%)
♀ Female
94 (34%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
281
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 281 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Hemi Through the Generations

Hemi stands out as a name that's truly of its generation, with all 281 individuals being under 30 years old. The name reached its peak in 2022 with 22 births, showing a rising trend. its modernity, Hemi has a global presence, with 16,156 living bearers worldwide, most commonly found in India.

✨ Similar Names to Hemi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hemi's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Hemi

How Many People Have the Name Hemi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 279 people in the United States currently share the name Hemi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,183,885 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hemi a Common or Rare Name?

Hemi 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 Hemi Mean?

Hemi means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hemi in SSA data, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.

When Was Hemi Most Popular?

The name Hemi reached peak popularity in 2022, with 22 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 Hemi?

Approximately 279 people named Hemi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,183,885 Americans.

Is Hemi a rare name?

Hemi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,183,885 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hemi mean?

Hemi means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Hemi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 66% of people named Hemi are male and 34% are female.

When was Hemi most popular?

Hemi peaked in 2022 with 22 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.

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 US279
All-Time Births281
1 in X1 in 1,183,885
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2022
World Rank#44,142
Male %66%
Female %34%

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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.