Nehemiah
boy name#429 in 2025Nehemiah entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #336 in 2010, ranks #429 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1886–2025
#429
rank today
#336
peak (2010)
743
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #758 |
| 1910s | #2205 |
| 1920s | #1915 |
| 1930s | #2213 |
| 1940s | #2266 |
| 1950s | #2262 |
| 1960s | #2404 |
| 1970s | #2257 |
| 1980s | #1133 |
| 1990s | #1089 |
| 2000s | #512 |
| 2010s | #358 |
| 2020s | #419 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nehemiah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 21,000 people named Nehemiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nehemiah is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nehemiah in 2025?
- Nehemiah ranks #429 among US boy names in 2025, with 743 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nehemiah most popular?
- Nehemiah peaked in 2010, reaching #336 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nehemiah with classmates?
- Nehemiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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