Jeremiah
j(e)-re-miah
US Popularity:157
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Yah will exalt; Yah loosens
Jeremiah is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Inspired by biblical Yirmeyahu, Jeremiah means “Yah will exalt" or "Yah loosens." Across the Abrahamic religions, Jeremiah is honored as a prophet who wrote the Book of Jeremiah. Whether you’re looking for a way to honor your divine being or desire a proud exclamation to welcome baby, the name Jeremiah will not let you down.
Famous People Named Jeremiah
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jeremiah DuggarReality TV Star
- Jeremiah GreenDrummer
- Jeremiah NeilSinger
- Jeremiah TrotterFootball Player
Jeremiah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jeremiah is currently #442 on The Bump
Boy:Jeremiah is currently #120 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jeremiah is currently #157 in U.S. births
Boy:Jeremiah is currently #61 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#157
in 2022
- 12
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Jeremiah
Abarim Publications, Jeremiah, November 2023
Behind the Name, Jeremiah, November 2019
Britannica, Jeremiah, January 2024
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