Geremiah
About Geremiah
Geremiah is a masculine name that represents a variation of Jeremiah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' The spelling with 'G' instead of 'J' gives this biblical name a distinctive twist while maintaining its religious significance. Jeremiah was an important prophet in the Old Testament, giving the name strong spiritual connections. Geremiah remains quite rare compared to the traditional spelling, making it an uncommon choice for parents seeking a biblical name with a unique edge. The name carries dignity and historical weight while the uncommon spelling adds a contemporary touch to this timeless name.
Pronounced ger-uh-MY-uh.
As of October 2026, Geremiah ranked #7343 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2976 in 2012.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,752 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2015 | #3,460 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | #3,618 | 30 | 15.8 |
| 2017 | #4,367 | 23 | 12.4 |
| 2018 | #4,805 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,683 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | #4,912 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |