Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerimy since 1969
Babies named Jerimy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 352 |
| 1980s | 263 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jerimy is an uncommon variant spelling of Jeremy, a name with deep biblical roots meaning 'appointed by God'. In the United States, Jerimy first appeared in Social Security records in 1969, indicating a mid-20th-century coinage. Its peak year was 1976, though it never entered the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice. The name's trajectory is stable, with no recent surge or decline, and it has not been recorded with high enough frequency to calculate a 1-in-N ratio or concentration in any particular states. As a distinct spelling, Jerimy offers a fresh take on a classic name without departing from its traditional sound.
Jerimy is a variant spelling of Jeremy, the English form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet in the Old Testament, and the name has been used in England since the Middle Ages. The spelling Jerimy emerged as a rare modern variant, likely influenced by phonetic spelling preferences.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jem
Sibling names for Jerimy
Names that share Jerimy's style, for a brother or sister.
