Jerimie Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-ih-mee //ˈdʒɛrɪmi//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jerimie is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, which means "Yahweh will uplift" or "Yahweh has appointed." This name was transliterated into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias. The name entered Old French as Jéremie before evolving into its modern English form, Jerimie.
The linguistic journey reflects the historical interactions between Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and French, showcasing the name's deep roots in religious and cultural contexts. Historically, the name Jerimie is closely associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah, who is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible.
Jeremiah, active in the late 7th to early 6th century BCE, is known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian exile. His writings, which include the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations, have had a profound impact on Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in major biblical translations, such as the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Jerimie carries connotations of strength and divine support, reflective of its meaning.
It has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history, often symbolizing resilience and hope in the face of adversity. The name has also seen variations and diminutive forms, such as Jeremy, which have been used interchangeably in different contexts.
The enduring nature of Jerimie and its variants can be attributed to their deep biblical roots and the cultural significance attached to the figures associated with them.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerimie was first seen in the United States in 1971.
Jerimie has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jerimie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jerimie 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 Jerimie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jerimie
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 Jerimie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1971 | 10 |