Jeremiah
Jeremiah first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2010, when 7,743 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,840.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jeremiah popular?
Declining Jeremiah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
| 2020s | 24,091 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 66,818 | |
| 2000s | 55,672 | |
| 1990s | 23,648 | |
| 1980s | 28,331 | |
| 1970s | 18,777 | |
| 1960s | 1,312 | |
| 1950s | 1,621 | |
| 1940s | 1,260 | |
| 1930s | 1,139 | |
| 1920s | 1,241 | |
| 1910s | 806 | |
| 1900s | 272 | |
| 1890s | 313 | |
| 1880s | 373 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jeremiah mean?
Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, “Yahweh will exalt.” He was a major Old Testament prophet, traditionally linked to the Book of Lamentations.
Nicknames for Jeremiah
- Jerry
- Jem
Variants & spellings
- Jeremias
- Jeremy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jeremiah a boy or a girl name?
Jeremiah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jeremiah a popular name right now?
Jeremiah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
How popular is the name Jeremiah?
In 2025, Jeremiah ranked #88 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jeremiah most popular?
Jeremiah was most popular in 2010, when about 7,743 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Jeremiah?
Common nicknames for Jeremiah include Jerry, Jem.