Will my child share the name Cem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Cem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cem in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cem is declining: down 296 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #661 in 1997.

Is Cem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cem a popular baby name in the United States?

Cem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cem is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cem in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Cem

Cem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1783 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #661 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cem is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cem in their class.