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Nehemiah

Recorded 1886–2025 · United States

Nehemiah was most popular in 2010, when 969 American babies were given the name — ranking #659 that year. In 2025 it ranked #839, with 768 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 22,439 people named Nehemiah.

Most popular in2010
Rank that year#659
Births that year969
Total since 188022,439

Nehemiah over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Nehemiah’s peak in 2010. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org