Jeramia
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "exalted by the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the first name Jeramia. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeramia today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeramia births was 1979 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeramia. 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
134
~ 1 in 2,557,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
13 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,947
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Jeramia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeramia from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 49 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeramia 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 Jeramia 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 Jeramia
The name Jeramia has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, originating from the biblical name Jeremiah. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeremyahu," which means "Yahweh has uplifted" or "Yahweh has exalted." The name can be traced back to ancient times, around the 7th century BC.
Jeremiah was a prominent prophet in the Bible, whose life and teachings are recorded in the Book of Jeremiah. He lived during a turbulent period in the history of ancient Judah and warned the people about the impending destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. The name Jeramia is a variant spelling that emerged over time, possibly influenced by other languages and cultures that adopted the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeramia can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin. He referred to the prophet as "Jeremias," which is a Latinized form of the Hebrew name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeramia. One of the most famous was Jeramia Rencher (1832-1912), an African American entrepreneur and former slave who became a successful businessman and landowner in Alabama during the Reconstruction era.
Another notable figure was Jeramia Taumateine II (1770-1830), a Samoan chief and warrior who played a significant role in the consolidation of power in Samoa during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
In the realm of literature, Jeramia Grimmelmann (1675-1746) was a German writer and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment period.
The name Jeramia also appears in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire, with Jeramia Karamanli (1758-1823) being a notable figure who served as the Pasha of Tripoli in modern-day Libya.
Finally, Jeramia Schlundt (1640-1718) was a German architect and builder who designed several churches and public buildings in the baroque style, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural landscape of his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Jeramia, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Jeramia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeramia 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
Jeramia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeramia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 134 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeramia 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 2,557,868 US residents.
Is Jeramia a common name?
We classify Jeramia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeramia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeramia was 1979, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeramia is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeramia a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeramia 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.