Jeremy
Jeremy is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will exalt.
Origin and history
Jeremy is an English form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning 'God will exalt'. While predominantly used for males, it has seen limited historical usage as a female name in the United States. Its usage for females peaked in the mid-to-late 20th century before declining significantly.
Popularity in the United States
2,312 babies in the United States have been named Jeremy since 1880. It ranks #3665 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 35 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 849 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,015 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 89 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jerm, Jer
Fun facts
- Jeremy evolved as the vernacular English form of the Old Testament name Jeremiah.
- Over 2,300 females in the United States have been officially registered with the name Jeremy since 1880.