Jerami
Variant spelling of the name Jeremy, ultimately from the Hebrew meaning "appointed".
Name Census estimates that about 370 living Americans carry the first name Jerami. It is a predominantly male name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Jerami today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerami births was 1980 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerami. 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
370
~ 1 in 926,363 Americans
Peak year
1980
23 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,995
Tracked since 1972
Gender
Gender distribution for Jerami
Jerami leans heavily male at 98.4% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jerami as a male name
- Ranked #13,141 in 2017
- 5 male births in 2017
- Peak: 1980 (23 births)
Jerami as a female name
- Ranked #11,995 in 1990
- 6 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1990 (6 births)
Popularity
Jerami: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerami from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 130 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Jerami remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerami 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 Jerami during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeramis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerami
The name Jerami is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation or combination of the Hebrew names Jeremiah and Ami, meaning "appointed by God" and "friend" or "loyal" respectively.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jerami can be found in the Book of Jeremiah, a part of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. Here, the prophet Jeremiah is depicted as a prominent figure who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah. While the name Jerami itself is not explicitly mentioned, its roots can be traced back to this significant biblical text.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jerami. One of the earliest recorded was Jerami ben Isaac, a 12th-century Jewish scholar and philosopher from Provence, France, renowned for his contributions to the study of Talmudic literature.
In the 16th century, Jerami Abravanel was a prominent Jewish statesman and financier who served as the treasurer to the King of Portugal. His influence extended beyond financial matters, and he played a crucial role in shaping diplomatic relations between Portugal and other European nations.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Jerami Brushfield was a British naturalist and ornithologist born in 1808. He is best known for his extensive work on the avifauna of the British Isles, making significant contributions to the field of ornithology.
In more recent times, Jerami Grant, born in 1994, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. He has also represented the United States in international competitions, showcasing his athletic prowess on the global stage.
Lastly, Jerami Lewis, born in 1971, is an American author and playwright. His works often explore themes of identity, race, and social justice, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
People
Jerami + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerami 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
Jerami: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerami?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 370 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerami 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 926,363 US residents.
Is Jerami a common name?
We classify Jerami as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerami most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerami was 1980, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerami is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jerami a male name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Jerami 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.