Nehemias
Every Nehemias since 1968 — 1,891 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nehemias
Nehemias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,550 in 2025 with 111 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,891 American babies have been named Nehemias. Its peak came in 2025, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nehemias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nehemias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 111 | #1,550 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,648 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,691 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,017 |
| 2021 | 86 | #1,821 |
| 2020 | 84 | #1,796 |
| 2019 | 102 | #1,619 |
| 2018 | 100 | #1,637 |
| 2017 | 102 | #1,592 |
| 2016 | 89 | #1,749 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1,777 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1,953 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,219 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,014 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,618 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,737 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,664 |
| 2007 | 56 | #2,328 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,030 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,833 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,548 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,930 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,744 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,690 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,023 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,024 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,083 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,960 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nehemias in 2025?
Nehemias ranked #1,550 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 111 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nehemias?
1,891 babies have been named Nehemias in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nehemias most popular?
Nehemias peaked in 2025, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Nehemias a boy or girl name?
Nehemias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nehemias rising or falling?
Nehemias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.