Declining since 2012, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Geremiah since 1981
Babies named Geremiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 280 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Geremiah is a modern American name first recorded in 1981, emerging as a creative variation of Jeremiah. It peaked in popularity in 2012, a year when many biblical-style names with the '-iah' suffix were fashionable. Since then, its usage has been falling, but it remains a distinctive choice. In 2025, it ranked 7,194th, given to roughly 1 in 155,280 boys. The name has no strong regional ties in the U.S., as it has never been concentrated in any top states. Its appeal lies in its familiar yet unique sound, blending the traditional Jeremiah with a fresh twist.
Geremiah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1980s. It blends the popular name Jeremiah (Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God") with the initial sound of Gerald or other names. It likely emerged as a distinctive alternative to Jeremiah, fitting a trend of creative respellings and hybrid names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jerry, Miah
Sibling names for Geremiah
Names that share Geremiah's style, for a brother or sister.
