boys' name · peaked 1979

Jeremey

Every Jeremey since 1969 — 3,423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1979Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jeremey
Peak year
1979
177 babies
All-time total
3,423
since 1969

The story of Jeremey

Jeremey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1969, 3,423 American babies have been named Jeremey. Its peak came in 1979, when 177 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Jeremey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jeremey year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 6 #11,565
2023
2022 5 #13,198
2021
2020 7 #10,019
2019 5 #13,016
2018 8 #9,184
2017 10 #7,831
2016 8 #9,229
2015 8 #9,123
2014 15 #5,859
2013 12 #6,795
2012 8 #9,245
2011 16 #5,542
2010 23 #4,294
2009 23 #4,355
2008 20 #4,809
2007 19 #4,892
2006 15 #5,647
2005 26 #3,666
2004 23 #3,933
2003 31 #3,069
2002 29 #3,141
2001 27 #3,269
2000 29 #3,030
1995 47 #1,852
1990 115 #985
1985 110 #863
1980 177 #653
1975 114 #777
1970 36 #1,406
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jeremey in 2025?

Jeremey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jeremey?

3,423 babies have been named Jeremey in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeremey most popular?

Jeremey peaked in 1979, when 177 newborns received the name.

Is Jeremey a boy or girl name?

Jeremey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeremey rising or falling?

Jeremey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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