Find out how popular the first name Jemery has been for the last 17 years (from 1975 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jemery by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Jemery is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jemery.

The history of the first name Jemery

The name Jemery is an English variant of the biblical name Jeremy, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu. The name Yirmeyahu is composed of two elements: yerem, meaning "appointed," and yah, which is a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh. Thus, the name Jemery can be interpreted as meaning "appointed by God" or "God will exalt."

The biblical prophet Jeremiah, whose name is derived from Yirmeyahu, is one of the earliest recorded individuals with this name. He lived in the 7th century BC and is renowned for his poetic lamentations and prophecies recorded in the Old Testament book bearing his name.

During the Middle Ages, the name Jemery gained popularity in England, where it was often spelled as Jeremie or Jeremiah. One notable bearer of this name from this period was Jeremie de Passavant, a 13th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade.

In the 16th century, the name Jemery was used by the English puritan leader Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646), who was a prominent figure in the English Civil War and a renowned preacher and author.

Another famous bearer of the name was Jeremiah Horrocks (1619-1641), an English astronomer who was the first person to predict and observe the transit of Venus across the sun's disc in 1639.

In the 18th century, Jemery was the name of Jeremiah Dickinson (1663-1722), an American lawyer and politician who served as the first Attorney General of Pennsylvania.

The name Jemery has also been used by several notable writers and artists throughout history, including the English poet and playwright Jeremiah Markland (1693-1776), the American painter Jeremiah Theus (1716-1774), and the English novelist Jeremiah Gurney (1812-1886).

While the name Jemery has been less common in recent times, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and traditions, reflecting its deep historical roots and the enduring significance of its biblical origins.

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