Unisex nameCurrently #14,182 in the USRising
Jem
//ˈdʒɛm//
1 syllablePeak year: 20213 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
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Jem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jem |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Jem through the decades
- Jem peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were named Jem in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2024), use of Jem has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jem currently ranks #14,182 in the US and is on the rise.