Jeremiah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “the Lord will exalt”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- the Lord will exalt
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #92
- Born in 2023
- 3,764
Meaning & origin
Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jeremiah ranked #92 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,764 US boys were given the name Jeremiah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #58 in 2013
“Unranked” means Jeremiah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Jerry, Jem
Jeremiah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeremiah mean?
Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord will exalt". Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Where does the name Jeremiah come from?
Jeremiah is of Hebrew origin. Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Is Jeremiah a boy or a girl name?
Jeremiah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jeremiah?
In 2023, 3,764 US boys were given the name Jeremiah.
Is Jeremiah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jeremiah ranked #92 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Jeremiah?
Common nicknames for Jeremiah include Jerry, Jem.