Teremy
Of English origin, representing a variant spelling of the name Jeremy.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Teremy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teremy today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teremy births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teremy. 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 Teremy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#7,179
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Teremy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Teremy 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 Teremy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Teremy
Teremy is a given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is derived from the Greek name Theramus, which was likely a variant of the more common Theramus or Theramus. The name is believed to have originated from the Greek word "thermos," meaning "hot" or "warm," possibly referring to someone with a passionate or fiery personality.
In ancient times, the name Theramus was relatively uncommon, with only a few recorded instances in historical texts. One notable mention is found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who referenced a Theramus as a soldier in the Roman army during the first century AD.
The earliest recorded use of the spelling "Teremy" dates back to the Middle Ages, when it appeared in various monastic records and church documents across Europe. During this period, the name was often associated with religious figures or individuals with strong spiritual beliefs.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Teremy was a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century. Born in 1028 in Normandy, France, Teremy of Le Mans was renowned for his dedication to his faith and his contributions to the monastic community.
Another notable figure was Teremy Fitzwilliam, an English nobleman who lived during the 13th century. He was a prominent landowner and played a significant role in the political affairs of his time, serving as a advisor to King Henry III.
In the 16th century, Teremy Hawkins, an English sea captain and explorer, gained notoriety for his voyages to the West Indies and his encounters with Spanish ships. He was born in 1520 and died in 1594.
During the Renaissance period, Teremy Galilei, an Italian scientist and philosopher, made important contributions to the fields of astronomy and physics. He was born in 1564 and lived until 1642, famously supporting the heliocentric model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus.
In the 19th century, Teremy Wordsworth, an English poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in 1810 and died in 1883, and was part of the Romantic movement in literature.
While the name Teremy has not been as widely used in recent times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, with its origins dating back to ancient civilizations and its association with notable figures throughout various periods of history.
People
Teremy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teremy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teremy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teremy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teremy 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 Teremy a common name?
We classify Teremy 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 Teremy most popular?
The single biggest year for Teremy was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teremy is about 43 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 Teremy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teremy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teremy 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 Teremy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teremy 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 Teremy 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 the name Teremy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.