Jeremy
Jeremy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษษน.ษช.mi/ ยท /หdอกสษษน.ษ.mi/
Meaning and origin of Jeremy
- A male given name from Hebrew, English form of Jeremiah. Also used to anglicize Irish Diarmaid (Dermot).
How popular is Jeremy?
Since 1880, 2,312 girls and 446,425 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeremy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #985 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #292 for boys, with 1,152 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jeremy
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Sibling name ideas for Jeremy
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Jeremy FAQ
What does the name Jeremy mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, English form of Jeremiah. Also used to anglicize Irish Diarmaid (Dermot).
What is the origin of the name Jeremy?
Jeremy is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jeremy?
Since 1880, 2,312 girls and 446,425 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeremy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #985 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #292 for boys, with 1,152 babies given the name.
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name?
Jeremy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,312 girls and 446,425 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.