Jerrame Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-uh-may //ˈdʒɛr ə meɪ//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Variant of Jeremy; Hebrew: God will uplift
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jerrame is believed to be a variant of the name Jeremiah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew form, יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirmeyahu), 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.
The evolution of the name reflects a common pattern of biblical names transitioning through various languages and cultures, adapting in form while retaining their original meanings. Historically, the name Jeremiah is associated with a significant biblical figure, a prophet who lived during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE.
He is known for his role in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Jeremiah, which contains prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people. The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped to solidify its place in Christian tradition.
Culturally, the name Jerrame, as a derivative of Jeremiah, carries connotations of strength and divine support, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical prophet. Names derived from biblical figures often resonate with themes of faith, resilience, and moral fortitude, contributing to their enduring presence in various cultures.
The diminutive form "Jerry" has also emerged from Jeremiah, further illustrating the name's adaptability and continued relevance across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerrame was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Jerrame has ranked as high as #1158 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jerrame has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jerrame 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 Jerrame was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jerrame
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 Jerrame.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |