Jeremy
boy name#292 in 2025Jeremy entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #14 in 1976, ranks #292 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1923–2025
#292
rank today
#14
peak (1976)
1,152
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2633 |
| 1930s | #1512 |
| 1940s | #910 |
| 1950s | #728 |
| 1960s | #463 |
| 1970s | #30 |
| 1980s | #29 |
| 1990s | #54 |
| 2000s | #112 |
| 2010s | #173 |
| 2020s | #253 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jeremy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 421,000 people named Jeremy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeremy alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeremy in 2025?
- Jeremy ranks #292 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,152 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jeremy most popular?
- Jeremy peaked in 1976, reaching #14 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jeremy with classmates?
- Jeremy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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