How Many People Are Named Jeremy?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jeremy
Uncommon
447,588
Estimated People
1 in 737
1 in X Americans
1977
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
445,276 (99%)
♀ Female
2,312 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 39

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 1,171
Alabama 10,826
Arkansas 6,101
Arizona 6,187
California 42,646
Colorado 6,551
Connecticut 4,017
DC 1,167
Delaware 940
Florida 16,789
Georgia 12,448
Hawaii 1,499
Iowa 6,653
Idaho 2,539
Illinois 20,232
Indiana 13,710
Kansas 5,501
Kentucky 9,252
Louisiana 10,650
Massachusetts 7,851
Maryland 5,757
Maine 2,099
Michigan 17,395
Minnesota 9,602
Missouri 10,109
Mississippi 6,757
Montana 1,663
North Carolina 12,469
North Dakota 1,780
Nebraska 3,672
New Hampshire 1,899
New Jersey 7,690
New Mexico 3,147
Nevada 1,988
New York 24,501
Ohio 21,985
Oklahoma 7,669
Oregon 5,656
Pennsylvania 16,819
Rhode Island 1,331
South Carolina 5,078
South Dakota 1,886
Tennessee 12,361
Texas 33,760
Utah 5,607
Virginia 9,247
Vermont 1,087
Washington 9,109
Wisconsin 9,679
West Virginia 4,790
Wyoming 944
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jeremy

How Many People Have the Name Jeremy in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 447,588 people in the United States currently share the name Jeremy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 737 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 Jeremy a Common or Rare Name?

Jeremy 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 Jeremy Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Jeremy Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jeremy in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Jeremy 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 Jeremy Most Popular?

The name Jeremy reached peak popularity in 1977, with 21,611 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jeremy Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jeremy 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 Jeremy?

Approximately 447,588 people in the United States share the name Jeremy, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jeremy a rare name?

Jeremy is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 737 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeremy mean?

The meaning and origin of Jeremy 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 Jeremy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Jeremy are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jeremy most popular?

The name Jeremy reached its peak in 1977, with 21,611 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 People447,588
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 737
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1977
Male %99%
Female %1%

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