Jermey
Every Jermey since 1969 — 2,697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jermey
Jermey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 2,697 American babies have been named Jermey. Its peak came in 1986, when 149 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jermey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jermey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,566 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,084 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,211 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,498 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,135 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,396 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,346 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,125 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,420 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,475 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,307 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,528 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,441 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,353 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,293 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,593 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,260 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,186 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,392 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,852 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,895 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,255 |
| 1995 | 54 | #1,671 |
| 1990 | 107 | #1,023 |
| 1985 | 103 | #894 |
| 1980 | 114 | #825 |
| 1975 | 61 | #1,074 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,245 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jermey in 2025?
Jermey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jermey?
2,697 babies have been named Jermey in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jermey most popular?
Jermey peaked in 1986, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Jermey a boy or girl name?
Jermey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jermey rising or falling?
Jermey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.