Declining since 2010, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Jerimiah since 1917
Babies named Jerimiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 517 |
| 1980s | 801 |
| 1990s | 642 |
| 2000s | 1,582 |
| 2010s | 1,234 |
| 2020s | 199 |
Meaning & origin
Jerimiah is a spelling variant of Jeremiah that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, when it was the 2,432nd most popular name for boys, but has been declining in use since then. As of 2025, it ranks 3,848 nationally, with about 1 in 61,000 newborns named Jerimiah. The name has never been especially common; it did not appear among the top 1,000 names in any year. Its trajectory reflects a broader pattern of declining interest in variant spellings of traditional biblical names. The name is primarily used in the United States and has not ranked in many state-level popularity charts. Jerimiah remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with biblical ties but a less conventional spelling.
Jerimiah is a spelling variant of Jeremiah, which derives from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God.' The name Jeremiah has deep biblical roots as a major prophet in the Old Testament. Jerimiah as a distinct spelling emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, likely influenced by phonetic variations and the trend toward modernized spellings of traditional names. It has seen modest use in the United States, with its peak popularity occurring in 2010.
Where Jerimiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, Miah, Jer
Sibling names for Jerimiah
Names that share Jerimiah's style, for a brother or sister.
