Gemma
5 countries#170 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gemma was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
26,042 births recorded 1904–2025 · currently #170 · peaked in 2025 with 1,805 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15,642 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1996 with 1,425 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,299 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 1996 with 1,261 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6,941 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1984 with 508 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
653 births recorded 1907–2022 · currently #1148 · peaked in 2022 with 34 births
Most common in: Paris, Vendée, Bouches-du-Rhône, Moselle, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
402 births recorded 1997–2016 · peaked in 1997 with 68 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gemma’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1157 | — |
| 2007 | #1166 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #886 | ↑280 |
| 2009 | #563 | ↑323 |
| 2010 | #450 | ↑113 |
| 2011 | #352 | ↑98 |
| 2012 | #319 | ↑33 |
| 2013 | #316 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #272 | ↑44 |
| 2015 | #269 | ↑3 |
| 2016 | #247 | ↑22 |
| 2017 | #255 | ↓8 |
| 2018 | #227 | ↑28 |
| 2019 | #198 | ↑29 |
| 2020 | #208 | ↓10 |
| 2021 | #190 | ↑18 |
| 2022 | #197 | ↓7 |
| 2023 | #176 | ↑21 |
| 2024 | #203 | ↓27 |
| 2025 | #170 | ↑33 |
Frequently asked questions about Gemma
Is Gemma a popular name?
Yes — Gemma currently ranks #170 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gemma more common for boys or girls?
Gemma is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gemma most popular?
Gemma peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,805 recorded births that year.
Is Gemma rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gemma’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1877 in 1904 to #170 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gemma?
At least 42,337 babies have been recorded with the name Gemma across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gemma popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gemma appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gemma?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gemma include Ailani, Blair, Rosalie, Vivienne.
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