Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Jeramie since 1967
Babies named Jeramie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 1,334 |
| 1980s | 1,229 |
| 1990s | 445 |
| 2000s | 214 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Jeramie is a modern respelling of the classic Jeremy, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'appointed by God.' First recorded in the United States in 1967, the name saw its peak usage in 1976 (ranked No. 693 that year), fitting the 1970s trend of creative -ie variants. After 1987, it steadily declined; by the early 2000s it fell below the top 1000 and has since become rare. The name has never been associated with any specific top states, reflecting its scattered but not forgotten usage. For parents drawn to the traditional Jeremy but seeking a more tailored spelling, Jeramie offers a subtle twist that echoes the broader 1970s fascination with personalized names.
Jeramie is a variant spelling of Jeremy, which is an English form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu (יִרְמְיָהוּ), meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted of the Lord.' Jeremy has been used in England since the Middle Ages, though the spelling Jeramie is a modern respelling that emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic preferences and fashionable -ie endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jere, Jerry
Sibling names for Jeramie
Names that share Jeramie's style, for a brother or sister.
