Jem is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jem in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2089
About the Name Jem
Jem is holding steady in the rankings at #2089. It reached its peak of #841 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jem is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jem
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Jem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jem in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jem has held a stable position around #2089 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #841 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jem 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.
Jem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Jems in the wild.
11
UK babies named Jem (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 13 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jem
Likely around 1 other Jem in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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