Geremy
A variant spelling of the masculine name Jeremy, meaning "high bringer" of Old Germanic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,236 living Americans carry the first name Geremy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geremy today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geremy births was 1989 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geremy. 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.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 277,309 Americans
Peak year
1989
57 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,952
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Geremy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Geremy from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 376 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Geremy 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 Geremy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Geremys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, California, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Geremy, while Illinois, Florida, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Geremy
The name Geremy has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old German word "gari" meaning "spear" and "meri" meaning "famous" or "renowned." It was initially a compound name signifying "famous with a spear" or "renowned warrior." The name gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Germanic tribes settled, such as parts of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geremy can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in chronicles documenting the lives of Frankish nobles. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Geremi" or "Geremic." As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name Geremy also found its way into religious texts and records.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Geremy of Auxerre (1030-1109) gained recognition for his scholarly work on the interpretation of the Bible. His influential commentaries on various books of the Old Testament were widely studied in medieval monasteries.
Several centuries later, during the Renaissance period, Geremy Cartwright (1492-1556) was a renowned English playwright and poet. His works, which were inspired by classical Greek and Roman literature, were highly regarded during the Elizabethan era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Geremy was Geremy Bentham (1748-1832), an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer. Bentham is best known for his influential work on utilitarianism, which laid the foundation for the modern concept of human rights and democratic governance.
In the field of science, Geremy Stephenson (1835-1918) was a British chemist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the safety lamp for miners. His inventions helped improve working conditions in coal mines and saved countless lives.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Geremy. While the name has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities worldwide.
People
Geremy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Geremy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geremy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geremy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,236 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geremy 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 277,309 US residents.
Is Geremy a common name?
We classify Geremy as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geremy most popular?
The single biggest year for Geremy was 1989, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geremy is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Geremy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geremy 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.
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.