Boy · #5,693 in 2026

Jeremiyah

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

Current Rank

#5,693

Peak Rank

#4,221 (2011)

Total Babies

318

5-Yr Trend

+29%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#4221

Peak Rank

318

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jeremiyah

Jeremiyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 23 Jeremiyahs were born — ranking #4,221 that year. As of 2026, Jeremiyah ranks #5,693 for baby boys with 16 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 318 Jeremiyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jeremiyah

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

Jeremiah
Jaramillo
Jeremiad
Jeremias
Jeremy
Cherimoya
Charronia
Jaromir
Jerusha
Gerona
Geremia
Geram

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeremiyah

What does the name Jeremiyah mean?

Jeremiyah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jeremiyah in 2026?

In 2026, Jeremiyah ranks #5,693 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Jeremiyah most popular?

Jeremiyah reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #4,221 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jeremiyah most popular?

Jeremiyah has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jeremiyah.

Is Jeremiyah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jeremiyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeremiyah include Jamian, Braison, Ranvir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeremiyah

Jeremiyah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 318 births in the dataset. Jeremiyah's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #4,221. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeremiyah'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.