boys' name · peaked 1986

Jermey

Every Jermey since 1969 — 2,697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1986Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jermey
Peak year
1986
149 babies
All-time total
2,697
since 1969

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
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1925
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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.

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