Jeramiah
Jeramiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has uplifted or exalted by God.
Origin and history
Jeramiah is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'exalted by God'. It has seen consistent, moderate usage in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional name. While less common than the standard spelling, it remains recognizable throughout the country.
Popularity in the United States
4,766 babies in the United States have been named Jeramiah since 1880. It ranks #1783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1699.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- FL (7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
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 | 369 |
| 1980-1990 | 581 |
| 1990-2000 | 571 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,785 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,232 |
| 2020-2029 | 228 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah, Jay
Fun facts
- Jeramiah is a phonetic spelling variant of Jeremiah, which has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries.
- Over 4,700 boys in the United States have been given the spelling Jeramiah since 1880.