Jeremaih
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God" or "exalted by God".
Name Census estimates that about 424 living Americans carry the first name Jeremaih. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeremaih today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeremaih births was 2006 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeremaih. 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
424
~ 1 in 808,383 Americans
Peak year
2006
25 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,201
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Jeremaih: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeremaih from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 173 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
Jeremaih 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 Jeremaih during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeremaihs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Jeremaih, while Texas, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeremaih
The name Jeremaih has its origins in the Hebrew language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Jeremiah, which means "exalted by Yahweh" or "appointed by God." The name is derived from the Hebrew words "Yeremeyahu" or "Yirmeyahu," which are composed of the elements "yarum" (to be high or exalted) and "Yahweh" (the name of the Judeo-Christian God).
The name Jeremiah is prominent in the Old Testament of the Bible, as it was borne by the influential prophet Jeremiah, who lived in the 7th century BCE. Jeremiah was a significant figure in ancient Israelite history, known for his powerful prophecies and warnings to the people of Judah regarding their disobedience to God. His writings, compiled in the Book of Jeremiah, are an essential part of the Hebrew scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jeremaih can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a Persian nobleman named Jeremaih in the 5th century BCE. However, it is worth noting that this particular spelling variation may have been influenced by the Greek transcription of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeremaih, including:
1. Jeremaih ben Elijah, a prominent Talmudic scholar from the 3rd century CE, known for his contributions to Jewish law and ethics.
2. Jeremaih of Avila (1505-1569), a Spanish mystic and writer who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation movement.
3. Jeremaih Horrocks (1619-1641), an English astronomer and mathematician, best known for his observations and predictions of the transit of Venus.
4. Jeremaih Chaplin (1776-1841), an American Revolutionary War soldier and prominent figure in the early settlement of Ohio.
5. Jeremaih Rankin (1828-1904), a Scottish-American abolitionist and minister who helped establish several anti-slavery organizations in the United States.
While the name Jeremaih has its roots in ancient Hebrew and biblical traditions, it has been adopted and adapted across various cultures and languages throughout history, with different spellings and pronunciations emerging over time.
People
Jeremaih + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeremaih 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
Jeremaih: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeremaih?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 424 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeremaih 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 808,383 US residents.
Is Jeremaih a common name?
We classify Jeremaih as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 433 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeremaih most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeremaih was 2006, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeremaih is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeremaih a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeremaih 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.