How Many People Are Named Jeremiah?

Complete statistics for the name Jeremiah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jeremiah
Uncommon
222,425
Estimated People
1 in 1,484
1 in X Americans
2010
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
221,735 (100%)
♀ Female
690 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 25

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 835
Alabama 4,396
Arkansas 2,206
Arizona 3,763
California 23,725
Colorado 4,195
Connecticut 2,051
DC 879
Delaware 578
Florida 14,505
Georgia 8,743
Hawaii 901
Iowa 1,853
Idaho 942
Illinois 8,773
Indiana 5,336
Kansas 2,003
Kentucky 2,998
Louisiana 4,026
Massachusetts 3,614
Maryland 3,582
Maine 516
Michigan 6,621
Minnesota 3,012
Missouri 4,438
Mississippi 2,932
Montana 707
North Carolina 7,634
North Dakota 470
Nebraska 1,209
New Hampshire 466
New Jersey 4,329
New Mexico 2,307
Nevada 1,395
New York 12,168
Ohio 7,951
Oklahoma 3,117
Oregon 2,348
Pennsylvania 7,252
Rhode Island 455
South Carolina 3,631
South Dakota 628
Tennessee 5,715
Texas 21,996
Utah 1,390
Virginia 5,781
Vermont 190
Washington 3,846
Wisconsin 3,567
West Virginia 1,410
Wyoming 430
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 25.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jeremiah

How Many People Have the Name Jeremiah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 222,425 people in the United States currently share the name Jeremiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,484 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jeremiah a Common or Rare Name?

Jeremiah is classified as Uncommon when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jeremiah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jeremiah are covered in full on the Jeremiah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jeremiah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jeremiah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Jeremiah is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jeremiah Most Popular?

The name Jeremiah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 7,742 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jeremiah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jeremiah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jeremiah?

Approximately 222,425 people in the United States share the name Jeremiah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jeremiah a rare name?

Jeremiah is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,484 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeremiah mean?

The meaning and origin of Jeremiah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jeremiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jeremiah are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jeremiah most popular?

The name Jeremiah reached its peak in 2010, with 7,742 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People222,425
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 1,484
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2010
Male %100%
Female %0%

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