Boy
Jeremy
appointed by God, exalted by God
About Jeremy
Friendly, approachable, and enduringly reliable—this name has maintained steady appeal across decades without ever feeling overused. It strikes that perfect balance between familiar and distinctive, classic and accessible. The three syllables flow naturally, creating a rhythm that's pleasant to say and hear. "Jer" and "Remy" offer built-in nickname options that range from casual to trendy. It crosses generations beautifully, worn equally well by toddlers, teenagers, and professionals. There's an inherent warmth to it, suggesting someone personable and trustworthy. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its proven track record and versatile nature that adapts to any personality type.
Popularity of the Name Jeremy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | #916 | ||||
| 1944 | #884 | #185 | |||
| 1945 | #757 | ||||
| 1946 | #781 | ||||
| 1948 | #832 | ||||
| 1949 | #775 | #184 | |||
| 1950 | #801 | #173 | |||
| 1951 | #747 | #165 | |||
| 1952 | #699 | #153 | |||
| 1953 | #707 | #136 | |||
| 1954 | #694 | #156 | |||
| 1955 | #693 | #158 | |||
| 1956 | #741 | #127 | |||
| 1957 | #784 | #117 | |||
| 1958 | #716 | #140 | |||
| 1959 | #704 | #118 | |||
| 1960 | #620 | #108 | |||
| 1961 | #582 | #103 | |||
| 1962 | #596 | #109 | |||
| 1963 | #559 | #113 | |||
| 1964 | #541 | #119 | |||
| 1965 | #467 | #124 | #177 | ||
| 1966 | #455 | #108 | #211 | ||
| 1967 | #375 | #107 | #234 | ||
| 1968 | #297 | #93 | #192 | ||
| 1969 | #147 | #86 | #182 | ||
| 1970 | #70 | #88 | #186 | ||
| 1971 | #45 | #43 | #201 | ||
| 1972 | #42 | #44 | #164 | ||
| 1973 | #33 | #34 | #165 | ||
| 1974 | #24 | #35 | #122 | ||
| 1975 | #24 | #33 | #153 | ||
| 1976 | #14 | #32 | #144 | ||
| 1977 | #15 | #24 | #148 | ||
| 1978 | #18 | #26 | #209 | ||
| 1979 | #16 | #25 | #170 | ||
| 1980 | #18 | #29 | #193 | ||
| 1981 | #22 | #32 | #254 | ||
| 1982 | #28 | #38 | #200 | ||
| 1983 | #30 | #28 | #233 | ||
| 1984 | #31 | #26 | #195 | ||
| 1985 | #30 | #33 | #227 | ||
| 1986 | #28 | #33 | #251 | ||
| 1987 | #29 | #32 | #333 | ||
| 1988 | #35 | #43 | #353 | ||
| 1989 | #34 | #45 | #242 | ||
| 1990 | #40 | #43 | #206 | ||
| 1991 | #43 | #57 | #239 | #46 | |
| 1992 | #47 | #59 | #243 | #45 | |
| 1993 | #46 | #66 | #321 | #45 | |
| 1994 | #47 | #63 | #365 | #41 | |
| 1995 | #48 | #77 | #316 | #38 | |
| 1996 | #56 | #92 | #36 | ||
| 1997 | #64 | #305 | #100 | #359 | #31 |
| 1998 | #68 | #316 | #76 | #262 | #35 |
| 1999 | #81 | #341 | #85 | #309 | #33 |
| 2000 | #84 | #390 | #124 | #32 | |
| 2001 | #89 | #427 | #112 | #29 | |
| 2002 | #95 | #376 | #127 | #334 | #27 |
| 2003 | #108 | #383 | #143 | #466 | #30 |
| 2004 | #111 | #370 | #168 | #464 | #32 |
| 2005 | #115 | #335 | #145 | #40 | |
| 2006 | #124 | #413 | #140 | #402 | #37 |
| 2007 | #122 | #415 | #212 | #337 | #45 |
| 2008 | #129 | #480 | #249 | #377 | #63 |
| 2009 | #140 | #453 | #186 | #448 | #64 |
| 2010 | #142 | #452 | #239 | #435 | #62 |
| 2011 | #152 | #480 | #261 | #445 | #70 |
| 2012 | #138 | #541 | #171 | #583 | #76 |
| 2013 | #160 | #527 | #220 | #660 | #70 |
| 2014 | #169 | #460 | #195 | #333 | #91 |
| 2015 | #175 | #509 | #217 | #482 | #104 |
| 2016 | #185 | #710 | #175 | #429 | #149 |
| 2017 | #193 | #607 | #289 | #469 | #171 |
| 2018 | #204 | #701 | #276 | #515 | #192 |
| 2019 | #216 | #854 | #265 | #428 | #228 |
| 2020 | #232 | #808 | #402 | #564 | #251 |
| 2021 | #239 | #803 | #403 | #257 | |
| 2022 | #246 | #779 | #356 | #819 | #242 |
| 2023 | #245 | #745 | #267 | #582 | #257 |
| 2024 | #266 | #628 | #396 | #314 | |
| 2025 | #292 | #604 | #434 | #307 | |
| 1947 | #193 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jeremy
Names Similar to Jeremy
Nicknames for Jeremy
- Jer
- Remy
- Jem
- Jerry
- J
Famous People Named Jeremy
| Jeremy Renner | American actor |
| Jeremy Irons | British actor |
| Jeremy Clarkson | British television presenter |
| Jeremy Lin | American professional basketball player |
| Jeremy Piven | American actor |
| Jeremy Wade | British biologist and television presenter |
| Jeremy Bentham | British philosopher and social reformer |
| Jeremy Sumpter | American actor |
| Jeremy Sisto | American actor |
| Jeremy Roenick | American former professional ice hockey player |
| Jeremy Scott | American fashion designer |
| Jeremy Mayfield | American former NASCAR driver |
| Jeremy Corbyn | British politician |
| Jeremy McGrath | American motocross racer |
| Jeremy Hunt | British politician |
| Jeremy Guthrie | American former professional baseball player |
| Jeremy Shada | American actor and musician |
| Jeremy Soule | American composer |
| Jeremy London | American actor |
| Jeremy Davies | American actor |
Characters Named Jeremy
| Jeremy Gilbert | The Vampire Diaries |
| Jeremy Johnson | Phineas and Ferb |
| Jeremy "Jerry" Smith | Rick and Morty |
| Jeremy Atticus Finch | To Kill a Mockingbird |
| Jeremy "Jez" Usborne | Peep Show |
| Jeremy "Jem" Finch | To Kill a Mockingbird |
| Jeremy "Powder" Reed | Powder |
| Jeremy Grey | Wedding Crashers |
| Jeremy Heere | Be More Chill |
| Jeremy Hilary Boob, Ph.D. | Yellow Submarine |
| Jeremy "Jez" Belmont | Bloodstained - Ritual of the Night |
| Jeremy "Bummer" Stample | Summer Heights High |
| Jeremy "The Tick" Wilburforce | The Tick |
| Jeremy "Jerry" Lundegaard | Fargo |
| Jeremy Atticus "Remy" Rat | Ratatouille |
| Jeremy Bearimy | The Good Place |
| Jeremy "Jerry" Jamm | Parks and Recreation |
| Jeremy "Jez" Hawkins | The Sarah Jane Adventures |
| Jeremy "Jerry" Landers | Heaven Can Wait |
| Jeremy Knox | The Foxhole Court |