Jereme
Jereme is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will exalt, or appointed by God.
Origin and history
Jereme is a variant spelling of Jeremy, which derives from the biblical Hebrew name Jeremiah. It means 'God will exalt' or 'raised by God'. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage during the late 20th century as an alternative phonetic spelling of Jeremy.
Popularity in the United States
2,226 babies in the United States have been named Jereme since 1880. It ranks #2739 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.1 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 782 |
| 1980-1990 | 887 |
| 1990-2000 | 339 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jereme
- Jereme Richmond: Basketball player
- Jereme Rogers: Skateboarder, Musician
Nicknames
Jerry, Jem, Jer
Fun facts
- Jereme arose as an alternative spelling of Jeremy to mirror its exact three-syllable pronunciation.
- The spelling Jereme saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s alongside the surge of Jeremy.