US Popularity:152
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Yah will exalt; Yah loosens
Jeremiah is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Inspired by biblical Yirmeyahu, Jeremiah means “Yah will exalt" or "Yah loosens." Across the Abrahamic religions, Jeremiah is honored as a prophet who wrote the Book of Jeremiah. Whether you’re looking for a way to honor your divine being or desire a proud exclamation to welcome baby, the name Jeremiah will not let you down.
On this page:
Famous People Named JeremiahCommon NicknamesPopularity Trend ChartSimilar Names
Parents Who Like the Name Jeremiah Also LikeRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name Ideas

Famous People Named Jeremiah

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Jeremiah Duggar
    Reality TV Star
  • Jeremiah Green
    Drummer
  • Jeremiah Neil
    Singer
  • Jeremiah Trotter
    Football Player

Common Nicknames for Jeremiah

Love the name Jeremiah, but want to make it extra special? Here are super-cool nicknames for baby. You’ll have tons of fun finding the one that fits your sweet kiddo just right!

How Popular Is The Name Jeremiah?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jeremiah is currently #458 on The Bump
Boy:Jeremiah is currently #272 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jeremiah is currently #152 in U.S. births
Boy:Jeremiah is currently #92 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#92
in 2023
+ 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

Similar Names

Explore similar sounding names to find other baby names for your My Favorites list.

Parents Who Like the Name Jeremiah Also Like:

Baby Name Lists That Include Name Jeremiah

Check out these related baby names lists to discover more baby boy and baby girl names and meanings.

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you looking for a sibling name for Jeremiah? Here are some great options:
Sources
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.

Search Baby Boy Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter