Jermiah
Every Jermiah since 1916 — 3,365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jermiah
Jermiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,782 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,365 American babies have been named Jermiah. Its peak came in 2010, when 169 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 Jermiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jermiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,782 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,325 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,057 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,113 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,163 |
| 2020 | — | — | 35 | #3,237 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,385 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,021 |
| 2017 | — | — | 45 | #2,735 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,401 | 44 | #2,742 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,655 | 68 | #2,077 |
| 2014 | — | — | 67 | #2,087 |
| 2013 | — | — | 92 | #1,652 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,054 | 115 | #1,444 |
| 2011 | — | — | 123 | #1,367 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,230 | 164 | #1,135 |
| 2009 | — | — | 148 | #1,215 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,922 | 125 | #1,370 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,575 | 102 | #1,544 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,948 | 145 | #1,165 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,639 | 128 | #1,236 |
| 2004 | — | — | 113 | #1,312 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,758 | 94 | #1,415 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,828 | 86 | #1,478 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,937 | 92 | #1,383 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,120 | 88 | #1,412 |
| 1995 | — | — | 35 | #2,272 |
| 1990 | — | — | 40 | #1,916 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,556 |
| 1980 | — | — | 50 | #1,332 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,397 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,480 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,120 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,271 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jermiah in 2025?
Jermiah ranked #4,782 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jermiah?
3,365 babies have been named Jermiah in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jermiah most popular?
Jermiah peaked in 2010, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Jermiah a boy or girl name?
Jermiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jermiah rising or falling?
Jermiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.