Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jeremiah.
National Rank (2025)
#88
All-Time Peak Rank
#49 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
225,674
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jeremiah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jeremiah
According to SSA data, Jeremiah achieved its highest historical rank of #49 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 7,743 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 43.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jeremiah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-43.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,743Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
33yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:373
1890s:313
1900s:272
1910s:806
1920s:1,241
1930s:1,139
1940s:1,260
1950s:1,621
1960s:1,312
1970s:18,777
1980s:28,331
1990s:23,648
2000s:55,672
2010s:66,818
2020s:24,091
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJe-re-mi-ah
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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