Yeremy

“God will uplift”

Israel origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#12188US 2023

6Births / yr

↓Falling

61All-time births

📅 Since 200600

What does Yeremy mean and where does it come from?

Yeremy is a variant of the name Jeremiah, which has Biblical origins. The name was first recorded in the Hebrew Bible, where Jeremiah was a major prophet who encountered many trials, suffering for the sake of his message from God. This name became popular in various cultures and languages, including

Cultural significance

Yeremy has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Israel-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god will uplift.

Peak popularity

Reached #7823 in 2020 — currently #12188 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Yeremy?

Yeremy works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Yeremy Grace

How popular is Yeremy right now?

Falling — down 3241 spots — currently #12188 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2023#12188 · Top 9.0%

2010

2015

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#12188	6	▼ down 3241 · -33% births
2022	#8947	9	▼ down 1388 · -18% births
2021	#7559	11	▲ up 264 · +10% births
2020	#7823	10	▲ up 3810 · +67% births
2015	#11633	6	▲ up 2054 · +20% births
2010	#13687	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Yeremy

Best Year2021Rank #7559

Peak Count11

Average Rank#10306

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2010 - 20236 years

The story of Yeremy

Yeremy is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2006. With 61 total births recorded, Yeremy remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #13687 in 2010 to #12188 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Yeremy in 2020:

Liam Noah Oliver Elijah William

Yeremy by decade

Yeremy peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	16
2010s ★	35
2020s	10

💎Yeremy has only 61 total recorded births since 2006 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Yeremy?

Common

YerYerieYeryEremy

What names sound and feel like Yeremy?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yeremy also consider these

Jeremy

Hebrew · God will uplift

Geremy

American · Variant of Jeremy,

Teremy

Russia · Russian

Deremy

American · A modern variation

Common questions about the name Yeremy

What does the name Yeremy mean?

Yeremy means "God will uplift" — a name rooted in Israel tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Yeremy?

Yeremy is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Yeremy?

Yeremy originates from Israel tradition. Israel names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Yeremy?

Yeremy pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Israel heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Yeremy a common or rare name?

Yeremy is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.