Jeremiah
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will uplift or appointed by God
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #88 in 2025 with 3,840 babies born.
History: Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu,' meaning God will exalt or God will uplift. Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, whose book records his prophecies, laments, and the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon in 586 BC. He is known as the weeping prophet for his sorrowful messages. The name has been used consistently in Jewish, Christian, and Protestant communities for centuries.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Jeremiah? About 1 in 865 babies born in 2025 were named Jeremiah, or roughly 10.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jeremiah
What does the name Jeremiah mean?
Jeremiah means “God will uplift or appointed by God” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeremiah?
Jeremiah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God will uplift or appointed by God”.
How popular is Jeremiah?
Jeremiah ranked #88 in 2025 — given to 3,840 babies that year.
When was Jeremiah most popular?
Jeremiah peaked in 2010 with 7,742 babies registered that year.
Is Jeremiah a boy or girl name?
Jeremiah is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jeremiahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeremiah rising or falling in popularity?
Jeremiah has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #74 in 2020 to #88 in 2025.
How long has Jeremiah been recorded?
Jeremiah appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.