Jeremy Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name has been in use since the Middle Ages, reflecting its long-standing appeal.

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A Deep Dive

Jeremy Overview

Meaning

God will raise, God will loosen, God will exalt

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Originated from the Hebrew name “Yirmeyahu,” meaning “appointed by God.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛrəmi/

Popularity

Jeremy is favored in English-speaking countries and several European nations. In 2023, Jeremy ranked #205 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Creative, dependable, thoughtful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with the prophet Jeremiah from the Bible, known for his prophecies and spiritual teachings.

Name Day

May 1 (France)
A Deep Dive

Jeremy Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jeremiah, Jeremie, Jeremias, Jere, Jeramy

Common Nicknames

Jez, Jere, Jemmy, Miah, Rem

Diminutives

Jem, Jerry, Remy, J, Jay

Famous People

  • Jeremy Renner
    (American Actor)
  • Jeremy Irons
    (British Actor)
  • Jeremy Clarkson
    (British TV Host)
  • Jeremy Lin
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Jeremy Sumpter
    (American Actor)
  • Jeremy Bentham
    (English Philosopher)
  • Jeremy Brett
    (British Actor)
  • Jeremy Bulloch
    (British Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jeremy Gilbert
    ("The Vampire Diaries," TV Series)
  • Jeremy Renner
    ("Hawkeye," TV Series)
  • "Jeremy"
    (Song by Pearl Jam)
  • Jeremy Jamm
    ("Parks and Recreation," TV Series)
  • Jeremy
    ("Zombieland," Film)
  • "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life"
    (Novel)
  • Jeremy Goodwin
    ("Sports Night," TV Series)

Places

  • Jeremy Ranch Community
    (Summit County, Utah, USA)
  • Jeremy River
    (Connecticut, USA)
  • Jeremy Point
    (Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA)
  • Jeremy's Run Stream
    (Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Jeremy?

Jeremy means “God will uplift” or “appointed by God.” This name often portrays a sense of strength, leadership, and compassion.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jeremy?

The name Jeremy originates from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which means “Yirmeyahu” (“God will uplift”). Over time, it was adapted into English as Jeremy, maintaining its biblical and historical significance.

Jeremy Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jeremy in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2392021#2462022#2452023
Top 3 Rankings#141976#151977#161979

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jeremy

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023245
(+1 from 2022)
1413
(-23 from 2022)
0.07716
2022246
(-7 from 2021)
1436
(-45 from 2021)
0.07667
2021239
(-7 from 2020)
1481
(-122 from 2020)
0.07905
2020232
(-16 from 2019)
1603
(-164 from 2019)
0.08666
2019216
(-12 from 2018)
1767
(-199 from 2018)
0.09195
2018204
(-11 from 2017)
1966
(-80 from 2017)
0.10115
2017193
(-8 from 2016)
2046
(-87 from 2016)
0.10338
2016185
(-10 from 2015)
2133
(-257 from 2015)
0.10530
2015175
(-6 from 2014)
2390
(-129 from 2014)
0.11690
2014169
(-9 from 2013)
2519
(-7 from 2013)
0.12293
2013160
(-22 from 2012)
2526
(-310 from 2012)
0.12501
2012138
(+14 from 2011)
2836
(+310 from 2011)
0.13976
2011152
(-10 from 2010)
2526
(-296 from 2010)
0.12435
2010142
(-2 from 2009)
2822
(-120 from 2009)
0.13736
2009140
(-11 from 2008)
2942
(-313 from 2008)
0.13871
2008129
(-7 from 2007)
3255
(-175 from 2007)
0.14928
2007122
(+2 from 2006)
3430
(-16 from 2006)
0.15485
2006124
(-9 from 2005)
3446
(-41 from 2005)
0.15718
2005115
(-4 from 2004)
3487
(-379 from 2004)
0.16391
2004111
(-3 from 2003)
3866
(-22 from 2003)
0.18293
2003108
(-13 from 2002)
3888
(-278 from 2002)
0.18504
200295
(-6 from 2001)
4166
(-104 from 2001)
0.20158
200189
(-5 from 2000)
4270
(-468 from 2000)
0.20644
200084
(-3 from 1999)
4738
(-278 from 1999)
0.22688
199981
(-13 from 1998)
5016
(-525 from 1998)
0.24600
199868
(-4 from 1997)
5541
(-262 from 1997)
0.27327
199764
(-8 from 1996)
5803
(-609 from 1996)
0.29047
199656
(-8 from 1995)
6412
(-673 from 1995)
0.32000
199548
(-1 from 1994)
7085
(-1142 from 1994)
0.35225
199447
(-1 from 1993)
8227
(-349 from 1993)
0.40361
199346
(+1 from 1992)
8576
(-466 from 1992)
0.41520
199247
(-4 from 1991)
9042
(-1359 from 1991)
0.43074
199143
(-3 from 1990)
10401
(-1288 from 1990)
0.49069
199040
(-6 from 1989)
11689
(-1390 from 1989)
0.54316
198934
(+1 from 1988)
13079
(-89 from 1988)
0.62400
198835
(-6 from 1987)
13168
(-1306 from 1987)
0.65765
198729
(-1 from 1986)
14474
(-1794 from 1986)
0.74218
198628
(+2 from 1985)
16268
(+2822 from 1985)
0.84655
198530
(+1 from 1984)
13446
(+193 from 1984)
0.69871
198431
(-1 from 1983)
13253
(-1005 from 1983)
0.70619
198330
(-2 from 1982)
14258
(-2206 from 1982)
0.76508
198228
(-6 from 1981)
16464
(-2648 from 1981)
0.87241
198122
(-4 from 1980)
19112
(-780 from 1980)
1.02621
198018
(-2 from 1979)
19892
(-1116 from 1979)
1.07248
197916
(+2 from 1978)
21008
(+1499 from 1978)
1.17277
197818
(-3 from 1977)
19509
(-2102 from 1977)
1.14181
197715
(-1 from 1976)
21611
(+1479 from 1976)
1.26428
197614
(+10 from 1975)
20132
(+4945 from 1975)
1.23313
197524
No change from 1974
15187
(+1891 from 1974)
0.93608
197424
(+9 from 1973)
13296
(+3933 from 1973)
0.81558
197333
(+9 from 1972)
9363
(+1963 from 1972)
0.58024
197242
(+3 from 1971)
7400
(-99 from 1971)
0.44204
197145
(+25 from 1970)
7499
(+3181 from 1970)
0.41252
197070
(+77 from 1969)
4318
(+2235 from 1969)
0.22669
1969147
(+149 from 1968)
2083
(+1443 from 1968)
0.11388
1968296
(+79 from 1967)
640
(+244 from 1967)
0.03605
1967375
(+80 from 1966)
396
(+109 from 1966)
0.02225
1966455
(+12 from 1965)
287
(+7 from 1965)
0.01579
1965467
(+71 from 1964)
280
(+67 from 1964)
0.01478
1964538
(+19 from 1963)
213
(+12 from 1963)
0.01051
1963557
(+36 from 1962)
201
(+30 from 1962)
0.00974
1962593
(-11 from 1961)
171
(-14 from 1961)
0.00814
1961582
(+39 from 1960)
185
(+28 from 1960)
0.00858
1960621
(+81 from 1959)
157
(+37 from 1959)
0.00725
1959702
(+14 from 1958)
120
(+12 from 1958)
0.00554
1958716
(+67 from 1957)
108
(+16 from 1957)
0.00501
1957783
(-42 from 1956)
92
(-6 from 1956)
0.00420
1956741
(-49 from 1955)
98
(-14 from 1955)
0.00457
1955692
(+2 from 1954)
112
(+4 from 1954)
0.00536
1954694
(+13 from 1953)
108
(+7 from 1953)
0.00522
1953707
(-8 from 1952)
101
(+1 from 1952)
0.00504
1952699
(+46 from 1951)
100
(+13 from 1951)
0.00507
1951745
(+55 from 1950)
87
(+15 from 1950)
0.00455
1950800
(-26 from 1949)
72
(-7 from 1949)
0.00396
1949774
(+58 from 1948)
79
(+12 from 1948)
0.00438
1948832
(+182 from 1947)
67
(+17 from 1947)
0.00376
19471014
(-233 from 1946)
50
(-22 from 1946)
0.00269
1946781
(-28 from 1945)
72
(+6 from 1945)
0.00436
1945753
(+125 from 1944)
66
(+14 from 1944)
0.00481
1944878
(+159 from 1943)
52
(+10 from 1943)
0.00374
19431037
(-127 from 1942)
42
(-11 from 1942)
0.00289
1942910
(+156 from 1941)
53
(+16 from 1941)
0.00376
19411066
(-18 from 1940)
37
(-1 from 1940)
0.00295
19401048
(+37 from 1939)
38
(+3 from 1939)
0.00320
19391085
(+162 from 1938)
35
(+7 from 1938)
0.00309
19381247
(-14 from 1937)
28
(-1 from 1937)
0.00246
19371233
(+38 from 1936)
29
(+2 from 1936)
0.00265
19361271
(-45 from 1935)
27
(-3 from 1935)
0.00254
19351226
(+382 from 1934)
30
(+11 from 1934)
0.00280
19341608
(+99 from 1933)
19
(+2 from 1933)
0.00179
19331707
(+215 from 1932)
17
(+2 from 1932)
0.00167
19321922
(+82 from 1931)
15
(+1 from 1931)
0.00140
19312004
(-184 from 1930)
14
(-3 from 1930)
0.00131
19301820
(+497 from 1929)
17
(+5 from 1929)
0.00151
19292317
(+342 from 1928)
12
(+2 from 1928)
0.00108
19282659
(-466 from 1927)
10
(-4 from 1927)
0.00088
19272193
(+532 from 1926)
14
(+4 from 1926)
0.00120
19262725
(-290 from 1925)
10
(-2 from 1925)
0.00087
19252435
(+1031 from 1923)
12
(+5 from 1923)
0.00104
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19233466
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00062
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jeremy

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2442021#2522022#2452023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2332021#2082022#2212023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1462021#1672022#1442023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3342021#2772022#3512023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2412021#2652022#2742023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4882021#3592022#3672023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2272021#2992022#2612023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2402021#2112022#2162023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2552021#2262022#2522023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2312021#3122022#2522023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2942021#2742022#2302023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1862021#3202022#3082023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2072021#2482022#3522023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2642021#1672022#1632023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3492021#5122022#3902023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3072021#3492022#2742023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3892021#3612022#3612023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2922021#2972022#2452023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2332021#1802022#2442023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2962021#4912022#2202023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2172021#1732022#1802023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3002021#3182022#3812023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1572021#1582022#1252023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3312021#2222022#1712023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4342021#3212022#3162023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3052021#4472022#4102023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3402021#3672022#7802023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2162021#2282022#3722023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1462021#1312022#1462023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2572021#5552022#6382023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3262021#4562022#3952023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3032021#5252022#6122023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2712021#3352022#3392023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3552020#3152021#3152022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1882021#1652022#2412023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1842019#3082020#3512023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3112021#2942022#3132023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4222019#4232020#3332022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2182012#1902013#2202014

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2322021#3772022#2412023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2162016#2392019#2502021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2702019#1512020#2792021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1152003#2102007#2732016

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2072011#2692016#2462017

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1822015#2212016#1432018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1652021#922022#1852023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1932020#1672021#1382022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1652020#2372021#1422023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#842000#1192001#922002

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1262004#1312005#1442009

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1612018#932019#1612020

Popularity Rankings for Jeremy in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#812012#582016#372017

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#812004#852006#952008

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1152008#1562009#1932010

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1572021#1512022#1862023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2192020#1812021#1672022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1692016#1932017#1852018

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1792006#1812008#1922009

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1981999#1882001#1962002

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2352004#3752011

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2732021#2862022#2392023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4112021#3542022#2672023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2982020#3142021#4722022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3112018#3832019#4242020

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4902004#4662013#3892015

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4112017#5982019#4462023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5562020#7792022#5842023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7982019#7552020#7902021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jeremy a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Jeremy is a male name, derived from the biblical prophet Jeremiah, enhancing its masculine connotations.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jeremy

Jeremy in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jeremy Renner (Actor, born 1971): An American actor famous for his roles in "The Avengers" and "The Hurt Locker."
  • Jeremy Irons (Actor, born 1948): A British actor renowned for his work in films like "The Lion King" and "Reversal of Fortune."
  • Jeremy Clarkson (TV Host, born 1960): A British television presenter and journalist best known for hosting "Top Gear."
  • Jeremy Lin (Basketball Player, born 1988): An American professional basketball player who gained widespread fame during his time with the New York Knicks.
  • Jeremy Sumpter (Actor, born 1989): An American actor recognized for his role in the film "Peter Pan."
  • Jeremy Bentham (Philosopher, 1748–1832): An English philosopher and social reformer known for founding utilitarianism.
  • Jeremy Brett (Actor, 1933–1995): A British actor celebrated for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the television series.
  • Jeremy Bulloch (Actor, 1945–2020): A British actor who played the role of Boba Fett in the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
  • Jeremy Gilbert ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): A young man dealing with the supernatural events in Mystic Falls and his own dark past.
  • Jeremy Renner ("Hawkeye," 2021 TV Series): Follows the Marvel superhero Hawkeye as he trains a new generation of heroes.
  • "Jeremy" (Song, 1991): A song by Pearl Jam inspired by a tragic real-life story.
  • Jeremy Jamm ("Parks and Recreation," 2009 TV Series): A councilman known for his antagonistic behavior towards Leslie Knope.
  • Jeremy ("Zombieland," 2009 Film): A survivor in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies.
  • "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life" (2006 Novel): A novel about a young boy who embarks on a journey to find the keys to a mysterious box left by his deceased father.
  • Jeremy Goodwin ("Sports Night," 1998 TV Series): A talented but socially awkward associate producer for a sports news show.
  • Jeremy ("Secret of NIMH," 1982 Animated Film): A clumsy but kind-hearted crow who helps Mrs. Brisby.
  • Jeremy Ranch (Summit County, Utah, USA): A residential community and golf club situated in the mountains of Utah.
  • Jeremy Island (Kern County, California, USA): An island located in the Tulare Lake Basin.
  • Jeremy River (Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA): A tributary of the Salmon River in Connecticut.
  • Jeremy Point (Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA): A sandbar located in Cape Cod Bay.
  • Jeremy Drive (Lafayette, Louisiana, USA): A residential street in Lafayette, Louisiana.
  • Jeremy's Run (Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA): A stream in Shenandoah National Park.
  • Jeremy Lane (London, England, UK): A street located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, London.
  • Jeremy Bay (Prince Edward Island, Canada): A small bay located on the north shore of Prince Edward Island.

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