How old is someone named Nehemiah?
The average Nehemiah is 15 years old.
Half of all living Nehemiahs are between 7 and 19.
When was Nehemiah popular?
Most of the Nehemiahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2010 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 95 | 0 |
| 1920s | 182 | 0 |
| 1930s | 128 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 103 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 146 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 132 | 100 |
| 1970s | 235 | 210 |
| 1980s | 705 | 660 |
| 1990s | 1,158 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 5,718 | 5,600 |
| 2010s | 9,192 | 9,100 |
| 2020s | 4,638 | 4,600 |
How many Nehemiahs are still alive?
About 22,000 Nehemiahs are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Nehemiah since 1886.
Nearly every Nehemiah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nehemiah?
About half of living Nehemiahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 51%
Is Nehemiah an old name?
No. Nehemiah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nehemiah will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Nehemiah a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.1% of living Nehemiahs are men.
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Nehemiah's name twin is Aleena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aleena's age curve is the closest match to Nehemiah's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Nehemiah
How old is the average Nehemiah?
The average Nehemiah in the US is 15 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nehemiah?
About 22,000 Nehemiahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1886.
When was the name Nehemiah most popular?
In 2010, when about 970 baby boys were named Nehemiah.
Is Nehemiah a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Nehemiahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this