Eremy
Noble protector of the home, of German/Slavic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Eremy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eremy today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eremy births was 1988 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eremy. 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 Eremy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1988
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1988 SSA rank
#5,969
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Eremy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eremy from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eremy 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 Eremy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eremy
The name Eremy has its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "eremos," which means "solitary" or "desert." The name likely originated among early Christian hermits and ascetics who lived in isolation in the deserts of the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eremy was Saint Eremy the Hermit, a 5th-century Christian ascetic who lived in the deserts of Syria. His life and teachings were documented in various early Christian writings, and he was revered for his piety and devotion to a life of solitude and prayer.
In the 9th century, there was a notable figure named Eremy of Auxerre, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in present-day France. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his role in the education of the clergy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Eremy gained some popularity among Christian communities in Europe, particularly in regions with strong monastic traditions. One notable bearer of the name was Eremy of Reims, a 12th-century French cleric and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual life of his time.
In the 15th century, there was an English nobleman named Eremy Stafford, who held the title of Earl of Wiltshire. He was a prominent figure during the Wars of the Roses and was executed for his allegiance to the House of Lancaster.
Another historical figure with the name Eremy was Eremy Bentham, an English philosopher and jurist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was a influential thinker in the fields of ethics, political philosophy, and jurisprudence, and is considered a founder of modern utilitarianism.
While the name Eremy has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout most of its history. However, it continues to be used in various cultures and communities, carrying with it the connotations of solitude, spirituality, and intellectual pursuit.
People
Eremy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eremy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eremy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eremy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eremy 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Eremy a common name?
We classify Eremy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eremy most popular?
The single biggest year for Eremy was 1988, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eremy is about 44 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 Eremy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eremy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eremy 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 Eremy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eremy 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 Eremy 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 share the name Eremy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.