Jermiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jermiah originates from Hebrew, meaning 'Yahweh will uplift.' It has evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, before becoming popular in modern English. The name is linked to the biblical prophet Jeremiah and carries traits of strength and resilience. Its use became more widespread during the 17th century with the King James Bible, and today it is viewed as a modern variant of a classic name.
The name Jermiah is most popular in Texas, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jermiah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female 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 female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jermiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4751st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4330th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4660th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2291st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1859th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1394th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2854th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12495th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jermiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jermiah"
Pronunciation
/dʒərˈmaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jermiah is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, which means 'Yahweh will uplift.' It is often associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah.
Meaning
Yahweh will uplift
Language Evolution
Yirmiyahu (Hebrew), Jeremias (Greek), Jeremiah (Latin), Jermiah (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Jermiah is connected to the biblical figure Jeremiah, a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible and the author of the Book of Jeremiah.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Protestant Reformation, largely due to the influence of the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Jeremiah, Jeremie, Jere, Jermy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Jermiah is perceived as a unique and modern variation of the classic name Jeremiah, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Jermiah Trotter (American football player), Jermiah Johnson (fictional character from the film 'Jeremiah Johnson')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jermiah"
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 "Jermiah"
"Jermiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4751st of 7545 | 38 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4330th of 6773 | 43 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4660th of 7552 | 43 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2291st of 10718 | 277 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1859th of 16616 | 615 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1394th of 24088 | 1,690 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2854th of 23106 | 513 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12495th of 35406 | 110 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Jermiah" 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) |
- | - |
54.72% 1925th/3518 |
55.34% 2238th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
40.05% 2080th/5194 |
43.56% 2752nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.35% 1574th/4582 |
42.87% 2214th/5164 |
15.00% 1097th/7313 |
33.43% 2495th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
78.20% 3509th/4487 |
31.27% 2133rd/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Jermiah" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jermiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jermiah" 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.