Davidjeremiah
A combination name blending David, a Hebrew name meaning "beloved", with Jeremiah, meaning "God will uplift".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davidjeremiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davidjeremiah today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davidjeremiah births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davidjeremiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Davidjeremiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,953
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Davidjeremiah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davidjeremiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Davidjeremiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davidjeremiah
The given name Davidjeremiah is a combination of two distinct names, David and Jeremiah, both originating from ancient Hebrew roots. The name David is derived from the Hebrew word "Dawid," meaning "beloved," and has its origins in the biblical figure King David, who ruled over the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah around 1000 BCE. Jeremiah, on the other hand, comes from the Hebrew name "Yirmeyahu," meaning "Yahweh exalts" or "appointed by God."
The name David has a rich historical and religious significance, appearing prominently in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. King David, who was a shepherd-turned-king, is revered in the Judeo-Christian tradition for his faith, courage, and leadership. His story is recounted in the Books of Samuel, and his lineage is traced to the birth of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
Jeremiah, similarly, is a pivotal figure in the Hebrew Bible, renowned as one of the major prophets. He lived during the turbulent times leading up to the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The Book of Jeremiah records his prophetic messages, warnings, and lamentations concerning the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Israelites.
While the combination of David and Jeremiah into a single given name is relatively uncommon, both names have a rich historical and religious significance that spans centuries. Some notable individuals who bore these names include:
1. David, the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah, who reigned from around 1010 BCE to 970 BCE.
2. Jeremiah, the biblical prophet who lived during the 7th and 6th centuries BCE and whose writings are recorded in the Book of Jeremiah.
3. David ben Gurion (1886-1973), the primary founder and first Prime Minister of the modern State of Israel.
4. Jeremiah Denton (1924-2014), an American naval aviator and former prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, known for his defiant televised statement in 1966 blinking the words "torture" in Morse code.
5. David Jeremiah (born 1941), an American evangelical Christian author, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries, and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church.
These names have endured throughout history, drawing inspiration from their biblical roots and the remarkable figures who bore them. The combination of Davidjeremiah, while unique, carries the weight of these rich historical and religious traditions, evoking a sense of reverence and significance.
People
Davidjeremiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davidjeremiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Davidjeremiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davidjeremiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davidjeremiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Davidjeremiah a common name?
We classify Davidjeremiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davidjeremiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Davidjeremiah was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davidjeremiah is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Davidjeremiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davidjeremiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davidjeremiah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Davidjeremiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davidjeremiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Davidjeremiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Davidjeremiah as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Davidjeremiah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.