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Jem

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jem: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.

Of Arabic origin, Jem can be a short form of Jemima or a standalone name. Its root lies in the word for "dove," a symbol of peace and gentleness. In Scotland, the name is most famously linked to Jemima Blackburn, the 19th-century artist and naturalist. However, the most internationally recognised bearer is probably Jemima Khan, the journalist and philanthropist. There are no prominent places named after a Jem, but the name shares its sound with the English gem, the precious stone. While often considered a diminutive, Jem has taken on its own identity, partly due to the cricket-loving character Jemima "Jem" from the popular children's show *Postman Pat*.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20143 babies
Latest (2014)
#6803 babies
Total births
3since 2014
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).