Rising since 2017, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Yeremi since 2007
Babies named Yeremi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Yeremi is a Hispanic variant of Jeremiah that entered U.S. records in 2007 and has been gradually gaining use, rising consistently since 2017. Its peak year came in 2023, though overall frequency remains modest at roughly 1 in 284,679 newborns. The name places in the bottom third of rankings, far below classic Jeremiah but carving a niche among Spanish-language families. While no top states have been identified as strongholds, its spread reflects broader trends in multicultural naming. Yeremi offers an alternative to more common Spanish forms like Jeremías, appealing to parents seeking a concise, phonetically intuitive option rooted in biblical tradition.
Yeremi is the Spanish form of Jeremiah, a Hebrew name from Yirmeyahu, meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'appointed by God.' In the Old Testament, Jeremiah was a major prophet who authored the Book of Jeremiah. The Spanish variant likely arose through biblical translation and settlement patterns, gaining modest use in the United States among Spanish-speaking communities in the early 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yere, Remi, Jerry
Sibling names for Yeremi
Names that share Yeremi's style, for a brother or sister.
