Jeremiah
boy name#88 in 2025Jeremiah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #49 in 2011, ranks #88 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#88
rank today
#49
peak (2011)
3,840
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #275 |
| 1890s | #324 |
| 1900s | #425 |
| 1910s | #542 |
| 1920s | #555 |
| 1930s | #544 |
| 1940s | #563 |
| 1950s | #577 |
| 1960s | #670 |
| 1970s | #234 |
| 1980s | #108 |
| 1990s | #147 |
| 2000s | #79 |
| 2010s | #57 |
| 2020s | #87 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jeremiah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 215,000 people named Jeremiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeremiah alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeremiah in 2025?
- Jeremiah ranks #88 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,840 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jeremiah most popular?
- Jeremiah peaked in 2011, reaching #49 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jeremiah with classmates?
- Jeremiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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