Jeramiah
Every Jeramiah since 1973 — 4,766 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeramiah
Jeramiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,082 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 4,766 American babies have been named Jeramiah. Its peak came in 2010, when 276 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jeramiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeramiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,082 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,488 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,667 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,129 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,792 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,426 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,297 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,916 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,115 |
| 2016 | 88 | #1,758 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1,775 |
| 2014 | 110 | #1,477 |
| 2013 | 138 | #1,266 |
| 2012 | 197 | #1,007 |
| 2011 | 196 | #991 |
| 2010 | 276 | #791 |
| 2009 | 267 | #824 |
| 2008 | 241 | #879 |
| 2007 | 262 | #817 |
| 2006 | 206 | #921 |
| 2005 | 194 | #911 |
| 2004 | 171 | #979 |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,153 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1,180 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1,154 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,595 |
| 1995 | 49 | #1,793 |
| 1990 | 49 | #1,675 |
| 1985 | 44 | #1,515 |
| 1980 | 101 | #892 |
| 1975 | 30 | #1,681 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeramiah in 2025?
Jeramiah ranked #4,082 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeramiah?
4,766 babies have been named Jeramiah in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeramiah most popular?
Jeramiah peaked in 2010, when 276 newborns received the name.
Is Jeramiah a boy or girl name?
Jeramiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeramiah rising or falling?
Jeramiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.