Jeremy
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1976, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1923, Jeremy has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jeremy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#985
in 1977
Last ranked
#16723
in 2018
Years tracked
60
1935–2018
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1935, Jeremy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #985 nationally with 139 babies given the name that year.
Jeremy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2018, when it stood at #16723.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #16,723 | 5 |
| 2017 | #16,994 | 5 |
| 2014 | #17,705 | 5 |
| 2012 | #15,810 | 6 |
| 2008 | #14,506 | 7 |
| 2007 | #16,369 | 6 |
| 2006 | #14,226 | 7 |
| 2005 | #10,466 | 10 |
Jeremy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 1976
Current rank
#266
in 2024
Years tracked
101
1923–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Jeremy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1976, ranking #14 nationally with 20,128 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #169 (2014) to #266 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Jeremy ranks #266 nationally for boys, with 1,308 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #266 | 1,308 |
| 2023 | #245 | 1,418 |
| 2022 | #246 | 1,437 |
| 2021 | #239 | 1,483 |
| 2020 | #232 | 1,605 |
| 2019 | #216 | 1,767 |
| 2018 | #204 | 1,969 |
| 2017 | #193 | 2,047 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jeremy most popular?
Jeremy was most popular in 1976, when it ranked #14 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jeremy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jeremy?
At least 447,588 babies have been recorded with the name Jeremy in the US since 1923, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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