Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaramie since 1971
Babies named Jaramie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaramie is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971. It never ranked among the top 1000 names, with its peak usage occurring in 1976. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory. Jaramie likely originated as a creative respelling or variant of Jeremy or Jeremiah, names of Hebrew origin meaning 'appointed by God.' The name has no strong association with any particular U.S. state or region, as top states data is unavailable. Despite its rarity, Jaramie fits a pattern of surname-style or place-inspired names popular in the late 20th century.
Jaramie is a modern English variant of Jeremy, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu. The name Jeremy entered English via the Old French Jérémie and has been in use since the Middle Ages. Jaramie appears to have emerged in the 20th century, possibly influenced by place names or as a creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jar, Jare, Mie
Sibling names for Jaramie
Names that share Jaramie's style, for a brother or sister.
