Jeremy
Jeremy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted by God or God will raise.
Origin and history
Jeremy is the English vernacular form of Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu. It has been a mainstay in English-speaking countries for centuries and saw peak popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a well-known, classic option for boys.
Popularity in the United States
446,425 babies in the United States have been named Jeremy since 1880. It ranks #73 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #247.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 65 |
| 1930-1940 | 231 |
| 1940-1950 | 556 |
| 1950-1960 | 998 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,610 |
| 1970-1980 | 139,307 |
| 1980-1990 | 153,413 |
| 1990-2000 | 77,794 |
| 2000-2010 | 37,491 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,550 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,410 |
Famous people named Jeremy
- Jeremy Irons: Actor
- Jeremy Renner: Actor
- Jeremy Lin: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Jere, Jerry, Jem
Fun facts
- The name developed as the traditional English spoken form of the biblical prophet Jeremiah.
- Jeremy ranked among the top 50 boy names in the United States throughout the 1970s and 1980s.