Jeremy Boy

Popularity: #279 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'appointed by God'; English: derivative of Jeremiah

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jeremy is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which means "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." This name was transliterated into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias. The name entered Old French as Jérémy before being adopted into Middle English, where it became Jeremy.

This linguistic evolution reflects the name's biblical roots, particularly its association with the prophet Jeremiah, a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible known for his prophecies and lamentations during the fall of Jerusalem in the 6th century BCE. Historically, Jeremiah is recognized as a major prophet, and his writings are foundational to both Jewish and Christian traditions.

The Book of Jeremiah, which contains his prophecies and personal experiences, was included in the Hebrew Bible and later translated into the Septuagint, the Greek version of the Old Testament. The name gained further prominence with the translation of the Bible into English, particularly through the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify the name's association with religious and moral themes.

Culturally, the name Jeremy has been associated with qualities of resilience and prophetic insight, reflecting the character of its biblical namesake. The name has also inspired various literary and artistic works throughout history, reinforcing its significance in Western culture.

Diminutive forms such as Jerry have emerged, but the name Jeremy itself has maintained a strong presence due to its historical and religious connotations, symbolizing a connection to divine purpose and guidance.

Famous people named Jeremy

In this section, you will find notable people named Jeremy. 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 Jeremy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jeremy Renner is an actor best known for The Hurt Locker, The Avengers, and Hawkeye.

Jeremy Piven is an actor best known for Entourage, Ari Gold, and The Larry Sanders Show.

Jeremy Sisto is an actor best known for Six Feet Under, Suburgatory, and Law & Order.

Jeremy Camp is a musician best known for his albums Stay, Restored, and Speaking Louder Than Before.

Jeremy Jordan is an actor and singer best known for Newsies, Smash, and Supergirl.

Jeremy Strong is an actor best known for Succession, The Big Short, and The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Jeremy Shockey is a former football player best known for his time with the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints.

Fictional characters named Jeremy

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Jeremy Gilbert is a fictional character from the TV series The Vampire Diaries. He is the younger brother of Elena Gilbert and plays a significant role in the supernatural events surrounding Mystic Falls.

Jeremy Johnson is a fictional character from the animated series Big Mouth. He is a teenage boy navigating the challenges of adolescence alongside his friends.

Sibling suggestions

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

JoshuaJacobJonathanJamesJessicaJasmine

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeremy. 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.

JaredJesseJaxonJasperJettJulianJuliusJaden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeremy was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Jeremy has ranked as high as #20 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jeremy 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 Jeremy 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 Jeremy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,152 1,152 0
2024 1,310 1,310 0
2023 1,419 1,419 0
2022 1,437 1,437 0
2021 1,485 1,485 0
2020 1,607 1,607 0
2019 1,767 1,767 0
2018 1,976 1,971 5
2017 2,052 2,047 5
2016 2,135 2,135 0
2015 2,393 2,393 0
2014 2,527 2,522 5
2013 2,528 2,528 0
2012 2,843 2,837 6
2011 2,527 2,527 0
2010 2,823 2,823 0
2009 2,943 2,943 0
2008 3,263 3,256 7
2007 3,437 3,431 6
2006 3,453 3,446 7
2005 3,497 3,487 10
2004 3,885 3,866 19
2003 3,895 3,888 7
2002 4,172 4,166 6
2001 4,282 4,270 12
2000 4,753 4,738 15
1999 5,030 5,016 14
1998 5,559 5,541 18
1997 5,811 5,803 8
1996 6,430 6,412 18
1995 7,100 7,084 16
1994 8,255 8,227 28
1993 8,598 8,577 21
1992 9,072 9,042 30
1991 10,441 10,403 38
1990 11,732 11,689 43
1989 13,159 13,081 78
1988 13,260 13,169 91
1987 14,583 14,474 109
1986 16,389 16,269 120
1985 13,529 13,445 84
1984 13,337 13,250 87
1983 14,345 14,254 91
1982 16,573 16,466 107
1981 19,221 19,113 108
1980 20,032 19,892 140
1979 21,139 21,005 134
1978 19,632 19,509 123
1977 21,749 21,610 139
1976 20,252 20,126 126
1975 15,258 15,185 73
1974 13,387 13,295 92
1973 9,423 9,363 60
1972 7,431 7,398 33
1971 7,542 7,498 44
1970 4,343 4,318 25
1969 2,093 2,082 11
1968 640 640 0
1967 397 397 0
1966 286 286 0
1965 285 280 5
1964 212 212 0
1963 201 201 0
1962 170 170 0
1961 192 185 7
1960 162 157 5
1959 120 120 0
1958 113 108 5
1957 99 92 7
1956 103 98 5
1955 118 112 6
1954 108 108 0
1953 108 101 7
1952 105 100 5
1951 87 87 0
1950 72 72 0
1949 84 79 5
1948 72 67 5
1947 56 50 6
1946 79 72 7
1945 66 66 0
1944 60 52 8
1943 42 42 0
1942 53 53 0
1941 37 37 0
1940 38 38 0
1939 35 35 0
1938 28 28 0
1937 29 29 0
1936 32 27 5
1935 35 30 5
1934 19 19 0
1933 17 17 0
1932 15 15 0
1931 14 14 0
1930 17 17 0
1929 12 12 0
1928 10 10 0
1927 14 14 0
1926 10 10 0
1925 12 12 0
1923 7 7 0

Top States for Jeremy (2024)

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
TX 169
13%
CA 143
11%
NY 121
9%
FL 105
8%
NJ 62
5%
VA 47
4%
GA 45
4%
NC 43
3%
OH 40
3%
TN 38
3%
PA 36
3%
IL 36
3%
MD 31
2%
MA 29
2%
SC 22
2%
MI 22
2%
WA 22
2%
CT 21
2%
AZ 21
2%
LA 20
2%
IN 18
1%
MO 18
1%
KY 17
1%
AL 17
1%
MN 16
1%
CO 14
1%
KS 11
1%
OK 11
1%
MS 10
1%
IA 10
1%
AR 8
1%
UT 8
1%
WI 7
1%
OR 6
0%
WV 6
0%
NE 6
0%
NM 6
0%
NV 6
0%
DC 5
0%
DE 5
0%