Jeremy

Jeremy is a Hebrew boy's name. A Hebrew name meaning "appointed by God". Its biblical significance and friendly sound have an accessible, warm quality.

How popular is Jeremy in the United States?

In 2024, 1,308 boys in the United States were named Jeremy, making it the 266th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 169th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 21,750 births.

Records for Jeremy go back to 1923, and 447,588 babies have been given the name since.

What Jeremy means and where it comes from

A Hebrew name meaning "appointed by God". Its biblical significance and friendly sound have an accessible, warm quality.

Jeremy is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.

Is Jeremy a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 1,308 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Jeremy

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeremy mean?

A Hebrew name meaning "appointed by God". Its biblical significance and friendly sound have an accessible, warm quality.

Where does the name Jeremy come from?

Jeremy is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.

How popular is Jeremy in the United States?

In 2024, 1,308 boys in the United States were named Jeremy, making it the 266th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Jeremy a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 1,308 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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