Jemimah
4 countries#1866 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jemimah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
790 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2010 with 56 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
783 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2010 with 56 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
562 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #6325 · peaked in 2015 with 31 births
Most common in: Florida, Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 2024–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2025 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Jemimah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #938 | — |
| 2003 | #1056 | ↓118 |
| 2004 | #1459 | ↓403 |
| 2005 | #1012 | ↑447 |
| 2006 | #1052 | ↓40 |
| 2007 | #1050 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #831 | ↑219 |
| 2009 | #806 | ↑25 |
| 2010 | #664 | ↑142 |
| 2011 | #804 | ↓140 |
| 2012 | #758 | ↑46 |
| 2013 | #1148 | ↓390 |
| 2014 | #940 | ↑208 |
| 2015 | #1033 | ↓93 |
| 2016 | #1031 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #836 | ↑195 |
| 2018 | #1013 | ↓177 |
| 2019 | #1189 | ↓176 |
| 2020 | #1013 | ↑176 |
| 2021 | #1866 | ↓853 |
Frequently asked questions about Jemimah
Is Jemimah a popular name?
Yes — Jemimah currently ranks #1866 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Jemimah more common for boys or girls?
Jemimah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Jemimah most popular?
Jemimah peaked in 2010 in England & Wales, with 56 recorded births that year.
Is Jemimah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Jemimah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1296 in 1996 to #1866 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Jemimah?
At least 1,358 babies have been recorded with the name Jemimah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Jemimah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jemimah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Jemimah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Jemimah include Jasline, Jayline, Jersie.
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