Jereme
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 2,226 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Jereme tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 2,226 recorded births and a peak of 128 in 1980, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The open, approachable ending gives Jereme a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Jereme is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jereme is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jeremy or Jerome, derived from the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God.' The simplified spelling gives the biblical name a more streamlined modern form.
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In the American context, Jereme is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1969–2018). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Though no longer in the top 1,000, Jereme’s 2,226 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Jereme has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jereme has 50+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 72 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 137 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 339 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 887 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 782 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 9 | — |
The Story of Jereme
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Jereme is a Gen X staple. Boys named Jereme are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Jereme?
With 2,226 total births on record, Jereme remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1980s with 887 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jereme by the numbers
- Would fill 46 school buses
- Meeting one Jereme per day would take 6.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(50 years, 1969–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11397 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13143 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11341 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11315 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7262 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7782 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11438 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6391 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8424 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7440 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6953 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6837 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4952 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6022 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7222 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7523 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3610 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5257 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5156 |
| 1999 | 15 | #4643 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2018