US Popularity:157
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Yah will exalt; Yah loosens
Jeremiah is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Inspired by biblical Yirmeyahu, Jeremiah means “Yah will exalt" or "Yah loosens." Across the Abrahamic religions, Jeremiah is honored as a prophet who wrote the Book of Jeremiah. Whether you’re looking for a way to honor your divine being or desire a proud exclamation to welcome baby, the name Jeremiah will not let you down.

Famous People Named Jeremiah

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  • Jeremiah Duggar
    Reality TV Star
  • Jeremiah Green
    Drummer
  • Jeremiah Neil
    Singer
  • Jeremiah Trotter
    Football Player

Jeremiah Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jeremiah is currently #442 on The Bump
Boy:Jeremiah is currently #120 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jeremiah is currently #157 in U.S. births
Boy:Jeremiah is currently #61 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#157
in 2022
- 12
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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