girl name
Gemma
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#170 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Gemma in the US, 1880–2025
Gemma first appears in US records in 1904. It peaked in 2025, when 1,805 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,805.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Gemma popular?
Near its peak Gemma is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 9,428 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,467 | |
| 2000s | 2,223 | |
| 1990s | 830 | |
| 1980s | 432 | |
| 1970s | 274 | |
| 1960s | 300 | |
| 1950s | 313 | |
| 1940s | 198 | |
| 1930s | 138 | |
| 1920s | 213 | |
| 1910s | 190 | |
| 1900s | 36 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gemma a boy or a girl name?
Gemma is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Gemma a popular name right now?
Gemma is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Gemma?
In 2025, Gemma ranked #170 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Gemma most popular?
Gemma was most popular in 2025, when about 1,805 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.