Jeremiah
Jeremiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted by God, or Yahweh will raise up.
Origin and history
Jeremiah is a classic masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted by God' or 'God will uplift'. It has a long history of usage in the United States, rooted in biblical tradition. In modern times, it remains consistently popular as a timeless, traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
225,674 babies in the United States have been named Jeremiah since 1880. It ranks #170 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #88.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- GA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 373 |
| 1890-1900 | 313 |
| 1900-1910 | 272 |
| 1910-1920 | 806 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,241 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,139 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,260 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,621 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,312 |
| 1970-1980 | 18,777 |
| 1980-1990 | 28,331 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,648 |
| 2000-2010 | 55,672 |
| 2010-2019 | 66,818 |
| 2020-2029 | 24,091 |
Famous people named Jeremiah
- Jeremiah Wright: Pastor, Theologian
- Jeremiah Wright Jr.: Clergyman
- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Athlete
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Jere
Fun facts
- The name belongs to one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
- Jeremiah has consistently ranked among the top 200 male names in the U.S. for decades.