Jeramie
Jeramie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted by God, or Yahweh will uplift.
Origin and history
Jeramie is a variant spelling of Jeremiah or Jeremy, originating from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu. It gained some usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a phonetic variant. Modern usage of this specific spelling remains relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,392 babies in the United States have been named Jeramie since 1880. It ranks #2205 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- IL (9 %)
- LA (7.8 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,334 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,229 |
| 1990-2000 | 445 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jer, Jem
Fun facts
- Jeramie evolved as a phonetic spelling variant of Jeremy, which itself derives from the classical Hebrew name Jeremiah.