Jerimiah Boy

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jer-ih-MY-uh /dʒɛrɪˈmaɪə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jerimiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, which means "Yahweh will uplift." The etymology traces back to the Hebrew root "ram" meaning "to uplift" or "to exalt," combined with the divine name Yahweh. The name was later transliterated into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias, before making its way into Old French and finally into Middle English as Jerimiah.

This linguistic journey reflects the name's deep roots in ancient religious texts and its evolution through various languages over centuries. Historically, the name Jerimiah is most notably associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE.

Jeremiah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his prophecies regarding the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian exile. His life and messages are documented in the Book of Jeremiah, which is part of both the Jewish Tanakh and the Christian Old Testament.

The name has been used in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Jerimiah has been associated with themes of resilience and divine support, reflecting the prophet's role as a messenger of hope amid despair.

The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong biblical connections and the reverence for the prophet Jeremiah in both Jewish and Christian traditions. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jerry have emerged, though they are less significant in historical contexts.

Overall, Jerimiah carries a weight of historical and spiritual significance that has contributed to its lasting legacy.

Famous people named Jerimiah

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

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Jerimiah Johnson is a fictional character best known for the film Jeremiah Johnson.

Jerimiah S. Johnson is a musician best known for his work with the band The Jerimiah Johnson Band.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jerimiah, 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 Jerimiah. 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 Jerimiah was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Jerimiah has ranked as high as #1835 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jerimiah 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 Jerimiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Jerimiah (2022)

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.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
TX 5
50%

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 Jerimiah.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 28 28
2024 30 30
2023 26 26
2022 35 35
2021 36 36
2020 44 44
2019 47 47
2018 58 58
2017 59 59
2016 98 98
2015 96 96
2014 103 103
2013 129 129
2012 162 162
2011 232 232
2010 250 250
2009 203 203
2008 200 200
2007 183 183
2006 204 204
2005 164 164
2004 125 125
2003 123 123
2002 133 133
2001 140 140
2000 107 107
1999 90 90
1998 84 84
1997 81 81
1996 48 48
1995 62 62
1994 64 64
1993 49 49
1992 43 43
1991 72 72
1990 49 49
1989 65 65
1988 54 54
1987 63 63
1986 54 54
1985 81 81
1984 73 73
1983 93 93
1982 88 88
1981 115 115
1980 115 115
1979 121 121
1978 95 95
1977 121 121
1976 68 68
1975 48 48
1974 36 36
1973 15 15
1971 8 8
1970 5 5
1964 5 5
1956 7 7
1955 6 6
1954 6 6
1952 7 7
1951 5 5
1937 5 5
1932 6 6
1929 5 5
1928 7 7
1927 10 10
1926 5 5
1924 5 5
1921 5 5
1919 5 5
1918 8 8
1917 6 6