Jeremyah
Every Jeremyah since 1980 — 981 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeremyah
Jeremyah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,984 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 981 American babies have been named Jeremyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jeremyah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeremyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,984 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,543 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,344 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,295 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,223 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,452 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,757 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,331 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,276 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,250 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,700 |
| 2014 | 51 | #2,475 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2,787 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,192 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,185 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,157 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2,470 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,048 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2,548 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,639 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,283 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,921 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,320 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,977 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,779 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,902 |
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| 1980 | 5 | #6,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeremyah in 2025?
Jeremyah ranked #6,984 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeremyah?
981 babies have been named Jeremyah in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeremyah most popular?
Jeremyah peaked in 2008, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Jeremyah a boy or girl name?
Jeremyah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeremyah rising or falling?
Jeremyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.