Jehremy
A masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Jeremy, meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jehremy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jehremy today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jehremy births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jehremy. 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 Jehremy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,469
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jehremy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jehremy 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 Jehremy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jehremy
The name Jehremy is an uncommon variant spelling of the more familiar name Jeremy. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek name Hieremias, which was derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "Yahweh exalts" or "Yahweh has uplifted." This Hebrew name is associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah, one of the major prophets in the Old Testament.
The name Jehremy likely emerged as a variant spelling during the Middle Ages, when the practice of transliterating names from one language to another often resulted in different spellings. It's possible that the spelling Jehremy was influenced by the French or German languages, where the letter "j" was often used in place of the "i" or "y" sound.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jehremy was Jehremy Bentham, an English philosopher and social reformer who lived from 1748 to 1832. He is best known for his influential work on utilitarianism and his advocacy for legal and social reforms.
Another notable figure was Jehremy Clarkson, an English broadcaster and journalist born in 1960. He is widely recognized as the former host and co-presenter of the popular motoring show "Top Gear" on BBC.
In the literary world, Jehremy Dyson was an English writer and playwright born in 1966. He gained recognition for his plays and novels, which often explored themes of identity and social issues.
The name Jehremy also has a historical connection to the arts. Jehremy Irons, born in 1948, is a renowned English actor who has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his performances.
Lastly, Jehremy Renner, an American actor born in 1971, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his roles in several blockbuster films, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he portrays the character of Hawkeye.
While the name Jehremy is not as common as its more traditional spelling, it holds a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions across various fields, including philosophy, literature, journalism, and the arts.
People
Jehremy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jehremy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jehremy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jehremy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jehremy 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 Jehremy a common name?
We classify Jehremy 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 Jehremy most popular?
The single biggest year for Jehremy was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jehremy is about 31 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 Jehremy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jehremy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jehremy 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 Jehremy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jehremy 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 Jehremy 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 Jehremy as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.