How Many People Are Named Jemimah?
Complete statistics for the name Jemimah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jemimah, a very rare female name, is held by only 539 people in the US, making up just 1 in 611,698 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 92% of those named Jemimah being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 544 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jemimah Through the Generations
Jemimah, a name that's seen a rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations, has been around since 2015 when it peaked with 31 births. Today, the average age of someone named Jemimah is 13, with most under 30. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers being young adults and teenagers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jemimah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jemimah
How Many People Have the Name Jemimah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 539 people in the United States currently share the name Jemimah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,698 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jemimah a Common or Rare Name?
Jemimah 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 Jemimah Mean?
Jemimah means "creative variant of Jemima" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jemimah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jemimah Most Popular?
The name Jemimah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 31 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 Jemimah?
Approximately 539 people named Jemimah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 544. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,698 Americans.
Is Jemimah a rare name?
Jemimah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,698 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jemimah mean?
Jemimah means "creative variant of Jemima" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jemimah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jemimah are male and 100% are female.
When was Jemimah most popular?
Jemimah peaked in 2015 with 31 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.