Jeremy
Jeremy first appears in US records in 1923. It peaked in 1977, when 21,610 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,152.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jeremy popular?
Declining Jeremy is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
| 2020s | 8,410 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,550 | |
| 2000s | 37,491 | |
| 1990s | 77,794 | |
| 1980s | 153,413 | |
| 1970s | 139,307 | |
| 1960s | 4,610 | |
| 1950s | 998 | |
| 1940s | 556 | |
| 1930s | 231 | |
| 1920s | 65 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jeremy mean?
Jeremy is an English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, “Yahweh will exalt.” Jeremiah was a major Old Testament prophet.
Nicknames for Jeremy
- Jem
- Jez
Variants & spellings
- Jeremie
- Jeremey
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jeremy a boy or a girl name?
Jeremy is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jeremy a popular name right now?
Jeremy is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
How popular is the name Jeremy?
In 2025, Jeremy ranked #292 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jeremy most popular?
Jeremy was most popular in 1977, when about 21,610 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Jeremy?
Common nicknames for Jeremy include Jem, Jez.