unisex name · in the US
Jem
JEM (English)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 610
Jem is a unisex name in the United States, with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Jem is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 52,695 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jem Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 204 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 53 |
How Popular Is Jem?
In 2025, Jem was given to 10 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Jem Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jem
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jem Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jem over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Jem is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- England & Wales Boys' 0% girls · 86 babies
- United States Both 54% girls · 71 babies
How to Say Jem
- English JEM
Sibling Names for Jem
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jem — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jem
How popular is the name Jem?
In 2025, Jem was given to 10 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Jem a girl's or a boy's name?
Jem is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jem?
Jem has 1 syllable.
When was Jem most popular?
Jem peaked in 2007, when 26 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Jem a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jem currently ranks #1,006 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.