Jermiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Jermiah means 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'appointed by Yahweh'.
Meaning of the Name Jermiah
Jermiah is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'appointed by Yahweh'. The name Jermiah has biblical origins and is associated with the prophet Jeremiah, who is known for his prophecies of doom and destruction. It is a name that carries a sense of strength and divine purpose.
Popularity of the Name Jermiah
The popularity for the name Jermiah peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 164 births, which ranked number 2,532 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Jermiah had the most female births in 2008 with 19, which ranked number 6,798 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 164, which ranked number 1,133 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jermiah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 120 births to 19 births, a decline of -84.17%. Among males, Jermiah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 115 births to 19 births, a decline of -83.48%. Among females, Jermiah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jermiah
- 20 Year Trend of Jermiah: -80.21%
- 10 Year Trend of Jermiah: -84.17%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jermiah: -83.48%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jermiah: -100.00%
Popularity of Jermiah by State
For males, Jermiah was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jermiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jermiah
- Total Births of Jermiah: 16 (-16.83%)
- Male Births of Jermiah: 16 (-16.48%) 0
Given the downward trend of Jermiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -16.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Jermiah have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, a decrease of -16.48%.