Geremy
Geremy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; God will uplift.
Origin and history
Geremy is a contemporary spelling variant of the classic name Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Jeremiah. It carries the meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift'. While less common than the traditional spelling, Geremy offers a modern phonetic variation used in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,283 babies in the United States have been named Geremy since 1880. It ranks #3421 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.8 %)
- CA (32.7 %)
- LA (6.7 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 207 |
| 1980-1990 | 376 |
| 1990-2000 | 294 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Nicknames
Ger, Gerry, Gerri
Fun facts
- Geremy arose as a phonetic variant substituting 'G' for 'J' while maintaining the exact same pronunciation.
- The name ultimately traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yirmeyahu.