How Many People Are Named Jermiah?
Complete statistics for the name Jermiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jermiah is a very rare male name, with only 3,178 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 103,852 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 69% of those named Jermiah being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 3,344 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jermiah Through the Generations
Jermiah reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 169 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 3,178 individuals named Jermiah living in the United States, with the majority under 30 years old. The name's age distribution shows that 2,323 are under 30, 897 are between 30 and 60, and only 124 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jermiah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jermiah
How Many People Have the Name Jermiah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,178 people in the United States currently share the name Jermiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,852 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jermiah a Common or Rare Name?
Jermiah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jermiah Mean?
Jermiah means "creative variant of Jeremiah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jermiah in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Jermiah Most Popular?
The name Jermiah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 169 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jermiah?
Approximately 3,178 people named Jermiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,344. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,852 Americans.
Is Jermiah a rare name?
Jermiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,852 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jermiah mean?
Jermiah means "creative variant of Jeremiah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jermiah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Jermiah are male and 4% are female.
When was Jermiah most popular?
Jermiah peaked in 2010 with 169 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.