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Jeremy
BoyEnglish, Hebrew· “God will exalt”
- Meaning
- God will exalt
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JEH-ruh-mee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #292
- US babies 2025
- 1,152
- Best rank
- #14 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1977
Meaning and origin of Jeremy
Jeremy is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “God will exalt”.
Jeremy is the traditional English form of Jeremiah, the Hebrew name of one of the major prophets of the Old Testament. The name is usually translated as "God will exalt" or "God will uplift," though some scholars suggest other readings of the Hebrew. Jeremy appears in English as early as the Middle Ages and was used in older Bible translations. The philosopher Jeremy Bentham is a well-known historical bearer. The name had its heyday in the late twentieth century and now feels familiar and approachable, a friendly alternative to the longer Jeremiah. Jem and Jer are simple nicknames.
Popularity over time
Jeremy first appears in US Social Security records in 1923. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 82 different years, starting in 1942. Its best national rank was #14 in 1976, and the most babies received it in 1977, when 21,610 were named Jeremy. In 2025, 1,152 babies were named Jeremy, and it ranked #292 nationally. That is 52% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #802 in 1950, #18 in 1980, #84 in 2000, #142 in 2010, and #292 in 2025. Of the 446,425 US boys named Jeremy since records began, 34% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 139,307 babies. Since 2010, 31,960 more have been named Jeremy.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jason.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jeremy ranked highest in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #130 | 7 |
| Maryland | #178 | 34 |
| Nevada | #195 | 16 |
| New York | #205 | 96 |
| Connecticut | #205 | 17 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Jeremy is usually pronounced JEH-ruh-mee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-my”.
Middle names for Jeremy
A few middle names that flow with Jeremy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jeremy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeremy mean?
Jeremy is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “God will exalt”.
What is the origin of the name Jeremy?
Jeremy has English and Hebrew roots. Jeremy is the traditional English form of Jeremiah, the Hebrew name of one of the major prophets of the Old Testament.
Is Jeremy a popular name?
Yes. Jeremy ranked #292 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name?
Jeremy is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Jeremy?
Jeremy is usually pronounced JEH-ruh-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings