Total births
68
Boys' name · since 1922
Nemo
Nemo has 68 recorded births since 1922 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 68
- total births
- 1922–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Nemo sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 68 recorded since 1922.
Social Security Administration records show Nemo recorded 68 times among boys since 1922, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2021.
- 68 total births
- 1922–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
68 boys have been named Nemo since 1922, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 68
- total births
- 1922–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Nemo was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nemo in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
Nemo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nemo splits its recorded history at 2014: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nemo at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2021
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Nemo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2021
- Peak year (2021)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Nemo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nemo's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Nemo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
24 births
- 2020s
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 24 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nemo? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 68 babies named Nemo. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 8 births.
When was Nemo most popular? ▼
Nemo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
How long has the name Nemo been used? ▼
Nemo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1922, spanning 100 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Nemo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nemiah, Nemesio, Nemanja, Nemecio, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nemo's data
- Nemo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 2020s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Nemo
Nearby Names Like Nemo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nemo
Nemiah Boy
#9065 230 births
Nemesio Boy
#11095 88 births
Nemanja Boy
50 births
Nemecio Boy
39 births
Nema Boy
18 births
Compare Nemo side by side: Nemo vs Nemiah Nemo vs Nemesio Nemo vs Nemanja
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1922–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nemo: Baby Name Since 1922 - 68 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nemo. 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 Nemo 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 July 2026.