Nehemias
boy name#1547 in 2025Nehemias entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #1547 in 2025, ranks #1547 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1968–2025
#1547
rank today
#1547
peak (2025)
111
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3673 |
| 1970s | #4557 |
| 1980s | #5387 |
| 1990s | #5267 |
| 2000s | #3192 |
| 2010s | #1941 |
| 2020s | #1745 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nehemias has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Nehemias are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nehemias is a kid of about 9 — 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 Nehemias in 2025?
- Nehemias ranks #1547 among US boy names in 2025, with 111 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nehemias most popular?
- Nehemias peaked in 2025, reaching #1547 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nehemias with classmates?
- Nehemias will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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