Boy nameCurrently #12,078 in the USSteady
Sem
1 syllablePeak year: 20063 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sem's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sem |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Sem through the decades
- Sem peaked in 2006, when 12 babies were named Sem in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Sem has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sem currently ranks #12,078 in the US and is holding steady.