Jemima
5 countries#371 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jemima was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,295 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 339 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,173 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #371 · peaked in 2008 with 339 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,832 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #3517 · peaked in 2018 with 64 births
Most common in: Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
398 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #1754 · peaked in 2008 with 25 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Guyane, Val-d'Oise, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
105 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1980 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
17 births recorded 2002–2017 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Jemima’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #206 | — |
| 2003 | #193 | ↑13 |
| 2004 | #189 | ↑4 |
| 2005 | #162 | ↑27 |
| 2006 | #179 | ↓17 |
| 2007 | #170 | ↑9 |
| 2008 | #157 | ↑13 |
| 2009 | #171 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #188 | ↓17 |
| 2011 | #176 | ↑12 |
| 2012 | #196 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #222 | ↓26 |
| 2014 | #211 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #213 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #221 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #231 | ↓10 |
| 2018 | #297 | ↓66 |
| 2019 | #273 | ↑24 |
| 2020 | #320 | ↓47 |
| 2021 | #371 | ↓51 |
Frequently asked questions about Jemima
Is Jemima a popular name?
Yes — Jemima currently ranks #371 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Jemima more common for boys or girls?
Jemima is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Jemima most popular?
Jemima peaked in 2008 in England & Wales, with 339 recorded births that year.
Is Jemima rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Jemima’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #228 in 1996 to #371 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Jemima?
At least 8,525 babies have been recorded with the name Jemima across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jemima popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jemima appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jemima?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Jemima include Jaina, Jamilah, Joella, Karime.
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