Yermi
A variant form of the name Jeremiah, of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Yermi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yermi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yermi births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yermi. 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 Yermi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,257
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Yermi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yermi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yermi 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 Yermi 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 Yermi
The name Yermi has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the root word "yrm," which means "to be exalted" or "to be lifted up." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were held in high esteem or regarded as noble or distinguished.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Yermi can be found in the biblical Book of Jeremiah, where it is mentioned as the name of a prophet who lived in the 7th century BC. The prophet Jeremiah was a prominent figure in ancient Judah and is remembered for his unwavering faith and his calls for repentance and social justice.
In the centuries that followed, the name Yermi continued to be used in various forms across the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It appeared in ancient Greek texts, where it was transliterated as "Ieremias," and in Latin writings, where it was rendered as "Jeremias."
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Yermi was Yermi ibn al-Hasan al-Qadiri (1166-1233), a renowned Sufi scholar and mystic from Baghdad. He was revered for his teachings on spiritual purification and his contributions to the development of Sufi philosophy.
Another prominent Yermi was Yermi ben Elijah (1166-1244), a French-born Jewish scholar and philosopher who resided in Provence. He was widely respected for his commentaries on biblical texts and his works on Jewish ethics and theology.
In the 15th century, Yermi Munzer (1437-1508) was a German mathematician and cartographer who is credited with creating some of the earliest modern maps of Europe. His detailed representations of geographic features and his innovative mapping techniques were highly influential in the field of cartography.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Yermi Kishin (1924-2008) was a renowned Israeli architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in shaping the modern landscape of Tel Aviv and other cities in Israel, designing numerous residential and commercial buildings that combined traditional and contemporary elements.
While the name Yermi has deep historical roots and has been borne by notable figures across various cultures and time periods, it is important to note that the information provided here is based on the available historical records and may not be an exhaustive account of the name's origins and significance.
People
Yermi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yermi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yermi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yermi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yermi 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Yermi a common name?
We classify Yermi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yermi most popular?
The single biggest year for Yermi was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yermi is about 11 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 Yermi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yermi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yermi 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 Yermi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yermi 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 Yermi 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 Americans are named Yermi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.