Jeremey
Jeremey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; God will uplift.
Origin and history
Jeremey is a variant spelling of the biblical name Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Jeremiah. It translates to 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift'. While Jeremy was very popular in the late 20th century, the spelling Jeremey has remained relatively rare in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,423 babies in the United States have been named Jeremey since 1880. It ranks #2191 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.7 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- MI (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 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,098 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,273 |
| 1990-2000 | 666 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Jeremey
- Jeremey Duff: Theologian, Author
Nicknames
Jerry, Jem, Jer
Fun facts
- The name evolved as an English vernacular form of the Hebrew prophetic name Jeremiah.
- Jeremey contains an extra 'e' compared to the conventional spelling Jeremy, making it far less common in official records.