Jem
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,335 in 1987
5 babies were named Jem in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1963–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jem, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJem first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1987, when it reached #6,335.
- TrendJem has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jem
Jem is a girl name of English and Hebrew origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-jem”. US birth records list Jem for girls from 1986 to 2025, in 17 of those 40 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #6,335 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,030,928 girls |
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 girls |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 925,926 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,320,755 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 317,460 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Jem
What is the origin of the name Jem?
Jem has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Jem a boy or girl name?
Jem is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jem?
Jem ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#6,335).