Jerimee Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jeh-RIM-ee /dʒəˈrɪmi/
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Variant of Jeremy; Hebrew: God will uplift
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jerimee is a variant of the name Jeremiah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew form, יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirmiyahu), translates to "Yahweh will exalt" or "Yahweh has uplifted." This name was adopted into Greek as Ἰερεμίας (Ieremias) and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Jeremiah.
The transition into Jerimee likely reflects phonetic adaptations and regional variations in spelling and pronunciation over time. Jeremiah is a significant biblical figure, recognized as one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, particularly noted for his role during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE.
His prophetic writings, which include the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations, are central to Jewish and Christian traditions. The name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, further embedding it within religious and cultural narratives.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, helped solidify the prominence of the name in English-speaking contexts, as it brought biblical names into wider use among the populace. Culturally, the name Jeremiah has been associated with themes of prophecy, lamentation, and resilience, often symbolizing a voice of warning or hope in times of crisis.
This resonance has contributed to the name's endurance across generations. Variants like Jerimee may carry similar connotations, reflecting the enduring legacy of the original name while also showcasing the linguistic evolution that occurs as names are adapted into different cultures and languages.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerimee was first seen in the United States in 1978.
Jerimee has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jerimee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jerimee 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 Jerimee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jerimee
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jerimee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |