Jeremy
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will exalt
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #292 in 2025 with 1,152 babies born.
History: Jeremy is the English form of Jeremiah, sharing its Hebrew meaning. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century and was particularly common in the United States from the 1970s through the 1990s. It is associated with political commentator Jeremy Corbyn and many other public figures.
Famous people named Jeremy: Jeremy Renner (actor)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Jeremy? About 1 in 2,889 babies born in 2025 were named Jeremy, or roughly 3.2 per day in the United States.
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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?
Jeremy ranked #292 in 2025 — given to 1,152 babies that year.
When was Jeremy most popular?
Jeremy peaked in 1977 with 21,611 babies registered that year.
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name?
Jeremy is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jeremys in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeremy rising or falling in popularity?
Jeremy has fallen 60 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #232 in 2020 to #292 in 2025.
How long has Jeremy been recorded?
Jeremy appears in birth records across 102 years — from 1923 through 2025.