What does the name Jeremy mean?

The name Jeremy means "God has uplifted".

What is the origin of the name Jeremy?

Jeremy is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,308 babies were named Jeremy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jeremy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,308 ↘

All-Time Total: 445,276

Peak Year: 1977

Jeremy is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "appointed by God." It has been used in English since the 13th century.

Boy names closely related to Jeremy

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Girl names closely related to Jeremy

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Names with similar meaning to Jeremy

Jeramiah Jeramy Jeremiah Jeremias Jerimiah Jermiah

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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