Jeremi Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-uh-mee //ˈdʒɛr ə mi//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jeremi is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, which translates to "Yahweh will uplift" or "appointed by God." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Jeremiah is a significant prophet known for his role during the destruction of Jerusalem in the 6th century BCE. The name was later adopted into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias.

The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it was rendered as Jéremie, before finally entering the English language as Jeremiah and its variants, including Jeremi. Historically, the name Jeremi has been associated with the biblical figure Jeremiah, who is credited with authoring the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations.

His prophecies and laments reflect the tumultuous events of his time, particularly the Babylonian exile. The name gained further prominence through its inclusion in various translations of the Bible, notably the King James Version published in 1611, which solidified its place in Christian tradition.

Throughout the centuries, Jeremiah has been recognized as a symbol of resilience and prophetic insight, influencing religious thought and literature. Culturally, the name Jeremi carries connotations of strength and divine support, resonating with themes of hope and restoration found in the biblical narrative.

The name has also inspired various artistic and literary works, reinforcing its significance in Western culture. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jerry have emerged, reflecting a more informal usage while maintaining the original's connection to its biblical roots.

Overall, Jeremi embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in ancient texts and enduring through centuries of religious and literary significance.

Famous people named Jeremi

In this section, you will find notable people named Jeremi. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jeremi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jeremi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jeremi Suri is a historian and author best known for his works on American foreign policy and the history of the modern world.

Jeremi Gorman is a business executive best known for her role at Snap Inc. and her work in digital advertising.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jeremi, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeremi. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeremi was first seen in the United States in 1969.

Jeremi has ranked as high as #2874 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Jeremi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jeremi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jeremi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jeremi.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 15 15 0
2024 13 13 0
2023 12 12 0
2022 25 25 0
2021 19 19 0
2020 11 11 0
2019 20 20 0
2018 15 15 0
2017 18 18 0
2016 22 22 0
2015 24 24 0
2014 21 21 0
2013 27 27 0
2012 30 30 0
2011 39 39 0
2010 26 26 0
2009 38 38 0
2008 33 33 0
2007 33 33 0
2006 32 32 0
2005 34 34 0
2004 31 31 0
2003 20 20 0
2002 23 23 0
2001 26 26 0
2000 24 24 0
1999 15 15 0
1998 24 24 0
1997 20 20 0
1996 22 22 0
1995 27 27 0
1994 25 25 0
1993 36 36 0
1992 25 25 0
1991 58 58 0
1990 38 38 0
1989 51 51 0
1988 30 30 0
1987 54 49 5
1986 45 45 0
1985 38 38 0
1984 37 37 0
1983 33 33 0
1982 41 41 0
1981 52 45 7
1980 57 51 6
1979 59 59 0
1978 58 52 6
1977 53 47 6
1976 44 35 9
1975 33 33 0
1974 36 31 5
1973 26 26 0
1972 18 18 0
1971 19 19 0
1970 9 9 0
1969 5 5 0

Top States for Jeremi (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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