Jeramiah
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Yah Drives; Appointed by God
Background: The name Jeramiah originates from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which means 'Yah Drives' or 'Appointed by God.' The name was later adapted into English as Jeramiah, maintaining its original meaning.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#1,762
Total births
4,740
Most popular decade
2010s
(3,696 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,974 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1973
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1973
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #3,013
- Peak year
- 2010
- Peak year births
- 276
- Peak rank
- #790
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 33
- Recent rank
- #3,447
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