Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jeremy.
National Rank (2025)
#292
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (1976)
Total U.S. Births
446,425
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jeremy Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Jeremy
According to SSA data, Jeremy achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 1976. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1977 with 21,610 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 51.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 101 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jeremy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-51.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record21,610Births in 1977
Years in Top 100
33yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
101Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:65
1930s:231
1940s:556
1950s:998
1960s:4,610
1970s:139,307
1980s:153,413
1990s:77,794
2000s:37,491
2010s:23,550
2020s:8,410
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJer-e-my
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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