Jeramy
Jeramy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; God will exalt.
Origin and history
Jeramy is a variant spelling of the name Jeremy, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jeremiah. It carries the traditional meaning of 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'. In the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the late 20th century as an alternative phonetic spelling of Jeremy.
Popularity in the United States
4,519 babies in the United States have been named Jeramy since 1880. It ranks #1843 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (17 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- WA (5.1 %)
- IN (4.9 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,588 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,651 |
| 1990-2000 | 693 |
| 2000-2010 | 350 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Jeramy
- Jeramy Stevens: Athlete, American Football Player
Nicknames
Jerry, Jez
Fun facts
- Jeramy arose as an alternative phonetic spelling of Jeremy, reflecting the 'a' sound in the second syllable.
- The name traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning God will exalt.