Zeremiah
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Zeremiah hit its peak of 8 births in 2024, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Zeremiah has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Zeremiah ranks #9849 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zeremiah is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative variant of Jeremiah — from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God has appointed.' The Ze- opening gives the ancient prophetic name a modern, energetic edge while maintaining its full biblical heritage.
With 20 recorded U.S. births, Zeremiah is an exceptionally rare name — a bold reimagining of one of the Hebrew Bible's most significant prophetic names, combining ancient meaning with contemporary naming creativity.
EtymologyShow more
Zeremiah is built from 8 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Zeremiah creates its characteristic strong, devotional quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zeremiah has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | #11034 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | #12123 | — |
The Story of Zeremiah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Zeremiah is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Zeremiah are most likely born between 2019 and 2024.
How rare is Zeremiah?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zeremiah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2020s with 14 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2019–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9849 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12219 |
| 2019 | 6 | #12123 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2019–2024