Jeremy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jeremy is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jeremy?
Jeremy is spelled J-E-R-E-M-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Jeremy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jeremy is derived from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which means “appointed by God” or “God will uplift.”
- Origin
- Jeremy is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Jeremiah and has been used in English-speaking contexts since the Middle Ages.
- Pronunciation
- JER-uh-mee · 3 syllables
Jeremy Popularity in 2025
Rank#292
Recorded Births1,152
- Boys usage fell 26 places to #292 and recorded 158 fewer 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 Jeremy Mean?
Jeremy is derived from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which means “appointed by God” or “God will uplift.”
Origin: Jeremy is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Jeremiah and has been used in English-speaking contexts since the Middle Ages.
How Do You Pronounce Jeremy?
PronunciationJER-uh-mee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jeremy?
- History
- The name Jeremy has historical usage linked to religious texts and English translations of the Bible, reflecting its Hebrew origins.
Jeremy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,152 | #292 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,310 | #266 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,419 | #245 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,437 | #246 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,485 | #239 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,607 | #232 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,767 | #216 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,971 | #204 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,047 | #193 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,135 | #185 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,393 | #175 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,522 | #169 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,528 | #160 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,837 | #138 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,527 | #152 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,823 | #142 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,943 | #140 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2008 | Boys | 3,256 | #129 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
When Was Jeremy 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.
1977 · Boys
21,610 recorded births
National rank #15
1979 · Boys
21,005 recorded births
National rank #16
1976 · Boys
20,126 recorded births
National rank #14
1980 · Boys
19,892 recorded births
National rank #18
Where Jeremy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #120 | 7 |
| MD | #176 | 34 |
| NV | #187 | 16 |
| CT | #197 | 17 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| NY | #205 | 96 |
| NJ | #206 | 46 |
| MA | #208 | 29 |