Jerimiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerimiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh will exalt', evolving from Yirmiyahu through various languages. It has biblical significance, being associated with a major prophet. The name has a strong image and has gained popularity in English-speaking cultures, particularly since the Reformation. Variants like Jeremiah and Jerry are common.
The name Jerimiah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jerimiah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jerimiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4523rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5062nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4902nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1360th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1304th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2216th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jerimiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerimiah"
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jerimiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, which means 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'Yahweh has uplifted'.
Meaning
Yahweh will exalt
Language Evolution
Yirmiyahu (Hebrew), Jeremias (Greek), Jeremia (Latin), Jeremiah (English)
Biblical Background
Jerimiah is a variant of Jeremiah, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for the Book of Jeremiah.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Protestant Reformation, as biblical names became more favored.
Variants & Derivatives
Jeremiah, Jere, Jerry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jerimiah is perceived as a traditional and strong name, often associated with wisdom and leadership.
Famous People
Jeremiah Wright, an influential pastor and theologian, Jeremiah S. Black, a notable American lawyer and politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerimiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jerimiah"
"Jerimiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4523rd of 7545 | 44 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5062nd of 6773 | 23 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4902nd of 7552 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1360th of 10718 | 632 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1304th of 16616 | 1,073 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1088th of 24088 | 2,481 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2216th of 23106 | 760 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerimiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.83% 1023rd/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
41.53% 1461st/3518 |
29.33% 1186th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.29% 1190th/3685 |
48.18% 2156th/4475 |
36.39% 1890th/5194 |
23.33% 1474th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.96% 1052nd/4582 |
25.62% 1323rd/5164 |
14.44% 1056th/7313 |
16.00% 1194th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.60% 2016th/3984 |
59.86% 2686th/4487 |
28.95% 1975th/6822 |
38.10% 2391st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerimiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jerimiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerimiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.