Gema
girl name#1990 in 2025Gema entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #1580 in 1999, ranks #1990 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1959–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3619 |
| 1960s | #5390 |
| 1970s | #5630 |
| 1980s | #4809 |
| 1990s | #2355 |
| 2000s | #2567 |
| 2010s | #2748 |
| 2020s | #1901 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gema has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Gema sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Gema today is about where Arlyn stood in 1963 — 26 years past a #1580-sized peak. By 1978, Arlyn had settled around #5889.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Gema are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gema alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gema in 2025?
- Gema ranks #1990 among US girl names in 2025, with 96 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gema most popular?
- Gema peaked in 1999, reaching #1580 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gema with classmates?
- Gema will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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