Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeramia since 1976
Babies named Jeramia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeramia is an extremely rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1976. Its peak year of usage was 1979, after which it has maintained a stable but very low level of use through 2025. The name does not appear in top state data, reflecting its scarcity across the country. As a modern variant of the biblical Jeremiah, Jeramia fits a pattern of creative respellings that emerged in the late 20th century. Parents drawn to Jeramia may appreciate its distinctive sound while maintaining a connection to a classic religious name.
Jeramia is a modern coinage, likely an elaboration of the biblical name Jeremiah or a respelling of Jeramiah, itself a variant spelling. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, a period that saw creative respellings of traditional names become popular. Its usage has remained very rare, with a peak in 1979 and a trajectory stable through 2025.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry
Sibling names for Jeramia
Names that share Jeramia's style, for a brother or sister.
