Boy nameCurrently #93 in the USFalling
Jeremiah
jer-uh-MY-uh//ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪə//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20108 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
The Lord will exalt
Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew meaning 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God', and belongs to one of the major biblical prophets, known for his powerful and often mournful warnings. Its rhythmic strength has made it a popular choice in recent decades.
Jeremiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jeremiah |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 37 |
| 1881 | 34 |
| 1882 | 33 |
| 1883 | 37 |
| 1884 | 38 |
| 1885 | 40 |
| 1886 | 40 |
| 1887 | 38 |
| 1888 | 34 |
| 1889 | 42 |
| 1890 | 35 |
| 1891 | 32 |
| 1892 | 33 |
| 1893 | 29 |
| 1894 | 28 |
| 1895 | 28 |
| 1896 | 43 |
| 1897 | 31 |
| 1898 | 30 |
| 1899 | 24 |
| 1900 | 43 |
| 1901 | 21 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1904 | 35 |
| 1905 | 27 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1909 | 25 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 37 |
| 1912 | 57 |
| 1913 | 79 |
| 1914 | 83 |
| 1915 | 76 |
| 1916 | 109 |
| 1917 | 104 |
| 1918 | 105 |
| 1919 | 121 |
| 1920 | 129 |
| 1921 | 129 |
| 1922 | 128 |
| 1923 | 124 |
| 1924 | 125 |
| 1925 | 128 |
| 1926 | 115 |
| 1927 | 137 |
| 1928 | 112 |
| 1929 | 114 |
| 1930 | 127 |
| 1931 | 115 |
| 1932 | 121 |
| 1933 | 111 |
| 1934 | 123 |
| 1935 | 111 |
| 1936 | 108 |
| 1937 | 109 |
| 1938 | 110 |
| 1939 | 104 |
| 1940 | 119 |
| 1941 | 121 |
| 1942 | 130 |
| 1943 | 121 |
| 1944 | 100 |
| 1945 | 118 |
| 1946 | 119 |
| 1947 | 130 |
| 1948 | 140 |
| 1949 | 163 |
| 1950 | 164 |
| 1951 | 151 |
| 1952 | 173 |
| 1953 | 143 |
| 1954 | 170 |
| 1955 | 168 |
| 1956 | 163 |
| 1957 | 186 |
| 1958 | 151 |
| 1959 | 152 |
| 1960 | 151 |
| 1961 | 128 |
| 1962 | 128 |
| 1963 | 139 |
| 1964 | 121 |
| 1965 | 101 |
| 1966 | 130 |
| 1967 | 126 |
| 1968 | 131 |
| 1969 | 159 |
| 1970 | 217 |
| 1971 | 322 |
| 1972 | 341 |
| 1973 | 772 |
| 1974 | 1,305 |
| 1975 | 1,665 |
| 1976 | 2,886 |
| 1977 | 4,186 |
| 1978 | 3,470 |
| 1979 | 3,748 |
| 1980 | 4,124 |
| 1981 | 3,927 |
| 1982 | 3,357 |
| 1983 | 2,877 |
| 1984 | 2,797 |
| 1985 | 2,551 |
| 1986 | 2,396 |
| 1987 | 2,153 |
| 1988 | 2,206 |
| 1989 | 2,147 |
| 1990 | 2,011 |
| 1991 | 2,105 |
| 1992 | 1,946 |
| 1993 | 1,918 |
| 1994 | 2,090 |
| 1995 | 2,065 |
| 1996 | 2,115 |
| 1997 | 2,935 |
| 1998 | 3,236 |
| 1999 | 3,315 |
| 2000 | 3,649 |
| 2001 | 4,235 |
| 2002 | 4,729 |
| 2003 | 4,864 |
| 2004 | 5,417 |
| 2005 | 5,860 |
| 2006 | 6,556 |
| 2007 | 6,640 |
| 2008 | 6,607 |
| 2009 | 7,250 |
| 2010 | 7,755 |
| 2011 | 7,645 |
| 2012 | 7,515 |
| 2013 | 6,996 |
| 2014 | 6,906 |
| 2015 | 6,835 |
| 2016 | 6,631 |
| 2017 | 5,887 |
| 2018 | 5,638 |
| 2019 | 5,079 |
| 2020 | 4,596 |
| 2021 | 4,258 |
| 2022 | 3,882 |
| 2023 | 3,764 |
| 2024 | 3,708 |
Jeremiah through the decades
- Jeremiah peaked in 2010, when 7,755 babies were named Jeremiah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jeremiah has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jeremiah currently ranks #93 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
JerryMiah
Variants & spellings
Jeremy