Total births
161
Boys' name · since 1988
Nechemia
Nechemia has 161 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7441
- among boys today
- 161
- born since 1988
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Nechemia currently ranks #7441 among boys' names in America, with 161 babies recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Nechemia recorded 161 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #7441 nationally today, ahead of 48% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #7441 among boys today
- 161 born since 1988
- 2020s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nechemia is currently the #7441 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 161 born since 1988, peaking in the 2020s.
- #7441
- among boys today
- 161
- born since 1988
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Nechemia vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7441
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Nechemia was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
16 babies were named Nechemia in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Nechemia compares
161 34th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nechemia's all-time total is 56% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nechemia | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 161 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nechemia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nechemia splits its recorded history at 2013: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nechemia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#7,441
Active since
1988
Nechemia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Nechemia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nechemia's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Nechemia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
48 births
- 2020s
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 63 births (39% of all-time use).
Nechemia by state
Where Nechemia concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 19 | 11.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 18 | 11.2% |
New York share of Nechemia's total US births 11.8%
Even split
19 of 161 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nechemia? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 161 babies named Nechemia. Today it holds rank #7441 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 16 births.
When was Nechemia most popular? ▼
Nechemia was most popular in the 2020s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Nechemia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nechemia are New York (19 births), New Jersey (18 births).
How long has the name Nechemia been used? ▼
Records for Nechemia go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nechemia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neco, Necalli, Nechemya, Nectarios, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nechemia's data
- New York records the most Nechemias (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nechemia
Nearby Names Like Nechemia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nechemia
Neco Boy
187 births
Necalli Boy
#6412 136 births
Nechemya Boy
29 births
Nectarios Boy
11 births
Necko Boy
5 births
Compare Nechemia side by side: Nechemia vs Neco Nechemia vs Necalli Nechemia vs Nechemya
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nechemia: #7441 Boys' Name - 161 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nechemia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nechemia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.