Jermy
Jermy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Exalted of Yahweh or Yahweh has uplifted.
Origin and history
Jermy is an archaic English variant or casual spelling of the classic name Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew Jeremiah. It historically served as a short or phonetic form before standardizing into modern usage. In the United States, it has rarely been given in recent decades, operating mostly as a rare historical variant.
Popularity in the United States
717 babies in the United States have been named Jermy since 1880. It ranks #3959 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.9 %)
- CA (21.4 %)
- IL (17.9 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 271 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jermy appeared in early modern English records as a variant spelling of Jeremy before modern spelling standardized.