Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Jeramia

Name: Popularity of the name Jeramia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jeramia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#3,168 (1979)

Total Babies

139

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2014

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#3168

Peak Rank

139

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jeramia

Jeramia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 13 Jeramias were born — ranking #3,168 that year. As of 2026, Jeramia ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 139 Jeramias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Jeramia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jeramia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jeremiah
Jeremy
Geremia
Cherimoya
Cheremis
Charronia
Jeremiad
Jamia
Gerona
Jeremias
Jordania
Jerusha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeramia

What does the name Jeramia mean?

Jeramia is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jeramia in 2026?

In 2026, Jeramia ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jeramia most popular?

Jeramia reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #3,168 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Jeramia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jeramia is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jeramia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeramia include Nicklos, Doniel, Lamorris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeramia

Jeramia is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 139 births in the dataset. Jeramia's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #3,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeramia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.