Boy nameCurrently #266 in the USFalling
Jeremy
//ˈdʒɛɹəˌmi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19776 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jeremy's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jeremy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jeremy |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1936 | 32 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 53 |
| 1943 | 42 |
| 1944 | 60 |
| 1945 | 66 |
| 1946 | 79 |
| 1947 | 56 |
| 1948 | 72 |
| 1949 | 84 |
| 1950 | 72 |
| 1951 | 87 |
| 1952 | 105 |
| 1953 | 108 |
| 1954 | 108 |
| 1955 | 118 |
| 1956 | 103 |
| 1957 | 99 |
| 1958 | 113 |
| 1959 | 120 |
| 1960 | 162 |
| 1961 | 192 |
| 1962 | 171 |
| 1963 | 201 |
| 1964 | 213 |
| 1965 | 285 |
| 1966 | 286 |
| 1967 | 396 |
| 1968 | 640 |
| 1969 | 2,094 |
| 1970 | 4,343 |
| 1971 | 7,543 |
| 1972 | 7,432 |
| 1973 | 9,424 |
| 1974 | 13,388 |
| 1975 | 15,262 |
| 1976 | 20,254 |
| 1977 | 21,750 |
| 1978 | 19,633 |
| 1979 | 21,141 |
| 1980 | 20,032 |
| 1981 | 19,219 |
| 1982 | 16,572 |
| 1983 | 14,348 |
| 1984 | 13,339 |
| 1985 | 13,530 |
| 1986 | 16,388 |
| 1987 | 14,582 |
| 1988 | 13,261 |
| 1989 | 13,158 |
| 1990 | 11,732 |
| 1991 | 10,440 |
| 1992 | 9,072 |
| 1993 | 8,598 |
| 1994 | 8,255 |
| 1995 | 7,100 |
| 1996 | 6,430 |
| 1997 | 5,812 |
| 1998 | 5,559 |
| 1999 | 5,030 |
| 2000 | 4,753 |
| 2001 | 4,282 |
| 2002 | 4,172 |
| 2003 | 3,895 |
| 2004 | 3,885 |
| 2005 | 3,497 |
| 2006 | 3,453 |
| 2007 | 3,436 |
| 2008 | 3,263 |
| 2009 | 2,943 |
| 2010 | 2,822 |
| 2011 | 2,526 |
| 2012 | 2,842 |
| 2013 | 2,528 |
| 2014 | 2,527 |
| 2015 | 2,393 |
| 2016 | 2,134 |
| 2017 | 2,052 |
| 2018 | 1,974 |
| 2019 | 1,767 |
| 2020 | 1,605 |
| 2021 | 1,483 |
| 2022 | 1,437 |
| 2023 | 1,418 |
| 2024 | 1,308 |
Jeremy through the decades
- Jeremy peaked in 1977, when 21,750 babies were named Jeremy in the US.
- The 1980s were Jeremy's strongest decade, averaging 15,443 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jeremy has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jeremy currently ranks #266 in the US and is cooling off.