Jeremiah
MeaningGod will exalt · Hebrew
- US rank
- #88
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #49 in 2011
3,840 babies were named Jeremiah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 14 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jeremiah you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Jeremiah
Jeremiah Horrocks
English astronomer
Choose Jeremiah and your child shares a first name with Jeremiah Horrocks, an English astronomer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Jeremiah, like who?” Jeremiah Horrocks's Wikipedia article is available in 42 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Jeremiah Horrocks on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: William Richard Lavender (1877-1915), Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 445 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jeremiah, 3,840 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Jeremiah.
- HistoryJeremiah has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Jeremiahs, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #49.
- Where it's lovedJeremiah is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #28, followed by New Mexico (#44) and Alaska (#56). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Jeremiah means “God will exalt”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jeremiah
Jeremiah is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God will exalt”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Jeremiah for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #49 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #88, with 3,840 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 342 | 2,927 boys |
| 1890s | 275 | 3,642 boys |
| 1900s | 202 | 4,944 boys |
| 1910s | 131 | 7,639 boys |
| 1920s | 113 | 8,878 boys |
| 1930s | 108 | 9,265 boys |
| 1940s | 86 | 11,673 boys |
| 1950s | 80 | 12,439 boys |
| 1960s | 68 | 14,603 boys |
| 1970s | 1,150 | 870 boys |
| 1980s | 1,546 | 647 boys |
| 1990s | 1,219 | 821 boys |
| 2000s | 2,781 | 360 boys |
| 2010s | 3,546 | 282 boys |
| 2020s | 2,324 | 430 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jeremiah
What does the name Jeremiah mean?
Jeremiah means “God will exalt” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Jeremiah?
Jeremiah has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jeremiah a boy or girl name?
Jeremiah is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jeremiah?
Jeremiah ranked #88 for US boys in 2025, given to 3,840 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#49).