US Popularity:475
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Yah exalts; God will uplift
Jeremy is a masculine British name meaning "Yah exalts" or "God will uplift." It is an anglicized form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, giving the uplifting medieval moniker strong biblical roots. Whether you love Jeremy for its connection to faith or its encouraging symbolism, it will undoubtedly inspire an optimistic spirit in baby Jeremy.
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Famous People Named Jeremy

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  • Jeremy Irons
    Actor
  • Jeremy Renner
    Actor
  • Jeremy Sumpter
    Actor

Common Nicknames for Jeremy

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How Popular Is The Name Jeremy?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jeremy is currently #591 on The Bump
Boy:Jeremy is currently #342 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jeremy is currently #475 in U.S. births
Boy:Jeremy is currently #245 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#245
in 2023
+ 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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