Holding steady.
Popularity of Jermy since 1970
Babies named Jermy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 271 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jermy is a rare spelling variant of Jeremy, an English name of Hebrew origin meaning 'appointed by God.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, but it has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1986, though it has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory into 2025. Jermy does not appear in any top states, reinforcing its niche status. While Jeremy has been a classic choice, Jermy offers a shortened, casual alternative that has seen only sporadic use.
Jermy is a diminutive or variant of Jeremy, which itself is an English form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremy has been in use since the Middle Ages, and Jermy emerged as a shortened, more informal form. It saw modest use in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.
Sibling names for Jermy
Names that share Jermy's style, for a brother or sister.
