Jeremiah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced jai-ruh-MY-uh · 4 syllables
Jeremiah means “God will exalt”, from Hebrew.
Learned borrowing from Latin Jeremias, from Ancient Greek (Ieremias), from Hebrew (yirm'ya, “Jeremiah”, literally “Yahweh exalt”). Doublet of Jeremias.
- Meaning
- God will exalt
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- jai-ruh-MY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #88
- US babies a year
- about 3,904 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Jeremiah?
Jeremiah was the #88 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,849 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 46% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #88 |
| England & Wales | #342 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #417 |
| Canada | #197 |
| Australia | #302 |
How old are people named Jeremiah?
Half of US adults named Jeremiah are older than 31; most are between 18 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Jeremiah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Josiah
- Jedidiah
- Zechariah
- Zachariah
- Caleb
- Jonah
- Yoel
- Israel
- Japheth
- Zacharias
- Ibrahim
- Joshua
- Yusuf
- Immanuel
- Naim
- Abdullah
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Questions about Jeremiah
What does the name Jeremiah mean?
Jeremiah means “God will exalt”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is pronounced jai-ruh-MY-uh.
How popular is the name Jeremiah?
Jeremiah was the #88 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,849 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 46% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Jeremiah?
Half of US adults named Jeremiah are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 51.