Geremiah
Every Geremiah since 1981 — 579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Geremiah
Geremiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,343 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 579 American babies have been named Geremiah. Its peak came in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Geremiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Geremiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,343 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,952 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,045 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,281 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,845 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,916 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,684 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,368 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,558 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,461 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,752 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,288 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,976 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,461 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,564 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,814 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,445 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,786 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,567 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,973 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,659 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,894 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,513 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,165 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,024 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Geremiah in 2025?
Geremiah ranked #7,343 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Geremiah?
579 babies have been named Geremiah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Geremiah most popular?
Geremiah peaked in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Geremiah a boy or girl name?
Geremiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Geremiah rising or falling?
Geremiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.