Total births
42
Unisex name · since 1988
Rotem
Rotem has 42 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 42
- total births
- 1988–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Rotem sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 42 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Rotem recorded 42 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2004.
- 42 total births
- 1988–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Rotem since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 42
- total births
- 1988–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Rotem was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rotem in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Rotem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rotem's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rotem at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Rotem popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2004
- Peak year (1997)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Rotem popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2009 (Rotem as boys' name)
Rotem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rotem's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Rotem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 30 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rotem? ▼
42 babies have been named Rotem since 1988. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1997 with 10 births.
When was Rotem most popular? ▼
Rotem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Is Rotem a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rotem is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 42 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Rotem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rotem since 1988 -- 17 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Rotem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rotha, Rotunda, Rotonda, Rotasha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rotem's data
- Rotem's decade-level peak was the 1990s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Rotem
Nearby Names Like Rotem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rotem
Rotha Girl
153 births
Rotunda Girl
104 births
Rotonda Girl
48 births
Rotasha Girl
42 births
Rotonya Girl
8 births
Compare Rotem side by side: Rotem vs Rotha Rotem vs Rotunda Rotem vs Rotonda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1988–2004 (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. "Rotem: Baby Name Since 1988 - 42 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rotem. 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 Rotem 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.