Jeremiah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jeremiah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is spelled J-E-R-E-M-I-A-H. The name has 8 letters.
Jeremiah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jeremiah may mean “Yahweh will exalt” or “appointed by God.”
- Origin
- Jeremiah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts.
- Pronunciation
- jair-uh-my-uh or jer-uh-my-uh · 4 syllables
Jeremiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#88
Recorded Births3,840
- Girls usage rose 3,370 places to #10,107 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #88 and recorded 105 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jeremiah Mean?
Jeremiah may mean “Yahweh will exalt” or “appointed by God.”
Origin: Jeremiah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts.
How Do You Pronounce Jeremiah?
Pronunciationjair-uh-my-uh or jer-uh-my-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Jeremiah?
- History
- The name Jeremiah has historical usage noted in religious scriptures, particularly within the Hebrew Bible.
Jeremiah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,840 | #88 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,735 | #93 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,771 | #92 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,886 | #93 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,257 | #82 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,602 | #74 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,080 | #69 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,632 | #64 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5,887 | #63 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6,629 | #58 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,827 | #54 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6,899 | #56 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6,993 | #58 |
When Was Jeremiah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Boys
7,743 recorded births
National rank #51
2011 · Boys
7,630 recorded births
National rank #49
2012 · Boys
7,498 recorded births
National rank #52
2009 · Boys
7,235 recorded births
National rank #65
Where Jeremiah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #28 | 22 |
| NM | #44 | 32 |
| AK | #56 | 12 |
| MS | #59 | 37 |
| FL | #66 | 304 |
| DE | #68 | 14 |
| TX | #70 | 548 |
| SC | #70 | 70 |