Jeremy
Jeremy is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Jeremiah, meaning "appointed by God" or "exalted of the Lord." It became popular as an independent name in English-speaking countries, particularly during the Middle Ages and again in the 20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,089. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,527
- 2012: 2,837
- 2013: 2,528
- 2014: 2,522
- 2015: 2,393
- 2016: 2,135
- 2017: 2,047
- 2018: 1,971
- 2019: 1,767
- 2020: 1,607
- 2021: 1,485
- 2022: 1,437
- 2023: 1,419
- 2024: 1,310
- 2025: 1,152
- 2026 (projected): 1,089
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Strong biblical roots while feeling modern and accessible
- •Less common than it was in the 1970s-90s, giving it a less dated feel today
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jeremy Renner
Actor known for Avengers films
Jeremy Irons
Oscar-winning British actor
Jeremy Clarkson
Television presenter and journalist
Jeremy Lin
Professional basketball player
Statistics
446,425
Total births since 1880
1977
Peak year
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