Gemarion
A masculine name of African origin meaning "wise protector".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Gemarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gemarion today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gemarion births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gemarion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gemarion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#10,411
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Gemarion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gemarion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gemarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gemarion
The name Gemarion is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the latter half of the first millennium BC. It is a combination of two words, "gemar" meaning "to complete" and "ion" meaning "existence" or "being." Thus, the name Gemarion can be interpreted as "one who completes existence" or "the completion of being."
The earliest known reference to the name Gemarion can be found in the ancient Aramaic texts dating back to the 5th century BC. These texts were discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon, which was a major center of learning and culture during that time. The name is believed to have been associated with scholars and philosophers who sought to understand the nature of existence and the human condition.
In the first century AD, there is a record of a scholar named Gemarion who lived in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Aramaic literature and his contributions to the study of ancient texts. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or his specific works.
Another notable figure named Gemarion was a Christian monk who lived in the 4th century AD in the region of modern-day Syria. He is said to have been a disciple of the renowned theologian St. John Chrysostom and is credited with preserving many of Chrysostom's teachings and writings.
In the 8th century AD, there was a Persian scholar and poet named Gemarion who was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the field of literature. He is said to have written several volumes of poetry and prose, but unfortunately, most of his works have been lost to time.
During the 12th century, a Jewish philosopher and scholar named Gemarion ben Isaac lived in the city of Cordoba, Spain. He was known for his commentary on the Talmud and his contributions to the field of Jewish mysticism, also known as Kabbalah.
While the name Gemarion may not be as common today, it has a rich historical significance and is deeply rooted in the ancient cultures of the Middle East. Its meaning and origins reflect the deep intellectual and spiritual traditions of these regions, which have had a profound impact on human civilization.
People
Gemarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gemarion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gemarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gemarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gemarion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Gemarion a common name?
We classify Gemarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gemarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Gemarion was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gemarion is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gemarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gemarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gemarion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gemarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gemarion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gemarion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Gemarion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.