Jeremy
Meaning: God will exalt
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #104
Total births: 5,685
History: Jeremy peaked in the 1990s in Australia. Jeremy Clarkson is known to every Aussie through Top Gear — Australians love cars as much as cricket. Jeremy represents the generation of Australians who grew up with V8s and motoring culture.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2008) | #95 |
| Babies named Jeremy in 2008 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,685 |
| Peak year | 1994 (212 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #48 |
| Years in records | 1970–2008 (37 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Jeremy
What does the name Jeremy mean?
Jeremy means “God will exalt” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeremy?
Jeremy has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God will exalt”.
How popular is Jeremy in Australia?
Jeremy ranked #95 in Australia in 2008 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Jeremy most popular?
Jeremy peaked in 1994 with 212 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name?
Jeremy is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jeremys in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeremy rising or falling in popularity?
Jeremy has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #78 in 2003 to #95 in 2008.
How long has Jeremy been recorded in Australia?
Jeremy appears in birth records in Australia across 37 years — from 1970 through 2008.