Unisex · #7,426 in 2026

Gemini

Current Rank
#7,426
Peak Rank
#3,548 (2021)
Total Babies
523
5-Yr Trend
-9%
👧 Girl peak #3,548 (523 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,018 (328 total)
👧As Girl Name
1965
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#3548
Peak Rank
523
Total Count
40
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1973
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#4018
Peak Rank
328
Total Count
33
Years Active

The Story of Gemini

As a girl name

Gemini first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1965, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 24 Geminis were born — ranking #5,235 that year. As of 2026, Gemini ranks #7,426 for girls with 14 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 523 Geminis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Gemini first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 25 Geminis were born — ranking #4,018 that year. As of 2026, Gemini ranks #6,833 for boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 328 Geminis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Gemini

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gemini is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gemini

What does the name Gemini mean?
Gemini is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gemini in 2026?
In 2026, Gemini ranks #7,426 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Gemini most popular?
Gemini reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #3,548 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gemini most popular?
Gemini has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gemini.
Is Gemini a unisex name?
Yes — Gemini is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 61% of Geminis assigned female and 39% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Gemini?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gemini include Micheale, Shellye, Evonda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gemini

Gemini is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 523 births in the dataset. Gemini's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #3,548. Use the chart and map above to compare Gemini's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.