Rotem
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "blossom" or "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Rotem. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Rotem today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rotem births was 1997 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rotem. 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 Rotem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1997
10 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,082
Tracked since 1988
Census
Rotem in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 334 people with the first name Rotem, which placed it at #27,416 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,416
National first-name rank
People counted
334
334 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
97.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rotem
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rotem is White at 97.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.2%) and Hispanic (0.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Rotem described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Rotem at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.6% · 326
- Two or more races1.2% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Rotem
Rotem leans heavily female at 89.4% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rotem as a male name
- Ranked #14,082 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (5 births)
Rotem as a female name
- Ranked #15,686 in 2004
- 6 female births in 2004
- Peak: 1997 (10 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Rotem on both sides of the split. Of the 334 people counted with this name, 141 were male (42.2%) and 193 were female (57.8%).
Popularity
Rotem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rotem from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Rotem remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rotem 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 Rotem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rotem
The name Rotem is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "roten," which means "plant" or "small tree." This name has been in use for centuries within Jewish communities, particularly in Israel and the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rotem can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah. In Isaiah 37:19, the name is mentioned in reference to a place called "the land of Hamath and Arpad." This suggests that the name has its roots in ancient Israelite culture and history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rotem has been borne by various individuals of historical significance. One notable figure was Rotem Sivan, an Israeli singer and actress who rose to prominence in the late 20th century. Born in 1973, she has made significant contributions to the Israeli entertainment industry.
Another prominent individual with this name was Rotem Kaner, an Israeli businessman and investor. Born in 1975, he is the co-founder and former CEO of the successful online marketing company Outbrain.
In the realm of sports, Rotem Amami was an Israeli basketball player who represented the Israeli national team in several international competitions. Born in 1984, he played as a point guard and enjoyed a successful professional career.
Moving back in history, Rotem Ben-Shushan was a renowned Israeli painter and sculptor who lived from 1914 to 1990. His works were heavily influenced by his experiences during World War II and his deep connection to Jewish culture and tradition.
Lastly, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rotem was Rotem Golan, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Rotem throughout various periods of history, spanning different fields and disciplines. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Hebrew roots, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be used in modern times, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical significance.
People
Rotem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rotem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rotem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rotem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rotem 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 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Rotem a common name?
We classify Rotem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rotem most popular?
The single biggest year for Rotem was 1997, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rotem is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rotem in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 334 people with the name Rotem, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,416 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Rotem in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Rotem?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Rotem on both sides of the split. Of the 334 people counted with this name, 141 were male (42.2%) and 193 were female (57.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Rotem?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rotem is White at 97.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.2%) and Hispanic (0.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Rotem most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Rotem in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.6% (326 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Rotem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rotem a female name?
Yes, 89.4% of people registered as Rotem in the SSA data are female. 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 Rotem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rotem 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 Rotem 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.
How many people are called Rotem?
You can see how many Americans are named Rotem on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.