Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Nemesis

Name: Popularity of the name Nemesis in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nemesis, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,455

Peak Rank

#6,392 (1996)

Total Babies

166

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2023

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#6392

Peak Rank

166

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nemesis

Nemesis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 14 Nemesiss were born — ranking #6,392 that year. As of 2026, Nemesis ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 166 Nemesiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Nemesis

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

Nemeses
Mimesis
Nemesia
Menaces
Mimosas
Noesis
Emesis
Nexis
Chemosis
Nimbuses
Minuses
Inss

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nemesis

What does the name Nemesis mean?

Nemesis is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nemesis in 2026?

In 2026, Nemesis ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nemesis most popular?

Nemesis reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #6,392 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nemesis most popular?

Nemesis has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nemesis.

Is Nemesis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nemesis is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nemesis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nemesis include Maryclare, Sylvanna, Tyhesia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nemesis

Nemesis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 166 births in the dataset. Nemesis's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #6,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Nemesis'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.