Jerimiah
Every Jerimiah since 1917 — 5,078 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerimiah
Jerimiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,887 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 5,078 American babies have been named Jerimiah. Its peak came in 2010, when 250 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 Jerimiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerimiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,887 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,733 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,162 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,375 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,268 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,780 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,711 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,315 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,257 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1,631 |
| 2015 | 96 | #1,652 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,555 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,333 |
| 2012 | 162 | #1,131 |
| 2011 | 232 | #890 |
| 2010 | 250 | #848 |
| 2009 | 203 | #979 |
| 2008 | 200 | #986 |
| 2007 | 183 | #1,030 |
| 2006 | 204 | #928 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1,029 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1,220 |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,201 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1,103 |
| 2001 | 140 | #1,045 |
| 2000 | 107 | #1,244 |
| 1995 | 62 | #1,538 |
| 1990 | 49 | #1,676 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,016 |
| 1980 | 115 | #820 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,234 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,065 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,690 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerimiah in 2025?
Jerimiah ranked #3,887 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerimiah?
5,078 babies have been named Jerimiah in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerimiah most popular?
Jerimiah peaked in 2010, when 250 newborns received the name.
Is Jerimiah a boy or girl name?
Jerimiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerimiah rising or falling?
Jerimiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.