boy name
Nehemiah
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#429 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Nehemiah in the US, 1880–2025
Nehemiah first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2010, when 933 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 743.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nehemiah popular?
Steady Nehemiah has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
| 2020s | 4,492 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,926 | |
| 2000s | 5,516 | |
| 1990s | 1,137 | |
| 1980s | 705 | |
| 1970s | 235 | |
| 1960s | 132 | |
| 1950s | 146 | |
| 1940s | 103 | |
| 1930s | 128 | |
| 1920s | 182 | |
| 1910s | 95 | |
| 1880s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nehemiah a boy or a girl name?
Nehemiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nehemiah a popular name right now?
Nehemiah has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
How popular is the name Nehemiah?
In 2025, Nehemiah ranked #429 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nehemiah most popular?
Nehemiah was most popular in 2010, when about 933 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.