Gemma
An Italian name from the Latin and Italian word gemma, meaning gem or precious stone. It was used in medieval Italy and carried by the wife of Dante.
Gemma in 2025
Gemma was given to 1,805 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 376th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 1,837 babies born.
The history of Gemma
Gemma reached its highest point in 2025, when 1,805 babies were given the name, ranking 376th that year.
Across the 122 years of records since 1904, 26,042 babies have been named Gemma. Half of them were born before 2017, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Gemma by decade
| Decade | Babies named Gemma | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 36 | 2,013 |
| 1910s | 190 | 2,278 |
| 1920s | 213 | 2,662 |
| 1930s | 138 | 3,125 |
| 1940s | 198 | 2,527 |
| 1950s | 313 | 2,445 |
| 1960s | 300 | 2,761 |
| 1970s | 274 | 3,919 |
| 1980s | 432 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 830 | 2,268 |
| 2000s | 2,223 | 1,064 |
| 2010s | 11,467 | 451 |
| 2020s | 9,428 | 376 |
Where Gemma is heading
Gemma has risen 54% over the past decade, from 1,174 babies in 2015 to 1,805 in 2025.
Names like Gemma
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Gemma.