Geremiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-RY-muh / /dʒəˈraɪ.mə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremiah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Geremiah is a variant of the biblical name Jeremiah, which has roots in Hebrew culture. Jeremiah is known as a prophet in the Old Testament, emphasizing themes of prophecy and divine communication. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages. Its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, often reflecting religious or cultural significance.
Trend Summary
The name Geremiah is relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited historical popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeremiah
- Geremiah
International Variants
- Jeremías (Spanish)
- Jérémie (French)
- Geremia (Italian)
Famous people named Geremiah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Geremiah was first seen in the United States in 1981. Geremiah has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Geremiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Geremiah (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 |