Total births
2,697
Boys' name · since 1969
Jermey
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 2,697 babies named Jermey, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11173
- among boys today
- 2,697
- born since 1969
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Jermey currently ranks #11173 among boys' names in America, with 2,697 babies recorded since 1969.
Jermey has 2,697 recorded births among boys since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11173 as of the latest data, more common than 22% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2024.
- #11173 among boys today
- 2,697 born since 1969
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jermey is currently the #11173 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 2,697 born since 1969, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11173
- among boys today
- 2,697
- born since 1969
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Jermey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11173
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Jermey was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
149 babies were named Jermey in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
How Jermey compares
2,697 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jermey's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jermey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,697 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 149 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jermey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jermey's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 19% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 81%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 149, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jermey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1986
Current rank
#11,173
Active since
1969
Jermey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2024
- Peak year (1986)
- 149
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Jermey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jermey's strongest decade.
1,076 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Jermey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
673 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,076 births
- 1990s
1990s
624 births
- 2000s 217
2000s
217 births
- 2010s 83
2010s
83 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,076 births (40% of all-time use).
How Jermey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jermey's total volume
Jermey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jermey by state
Where Jermey concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 186 | 6.9% |
| #2 | California | | 99 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 83 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 69 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 66 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 63 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 61 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 60 | 2.2% |
Texas share of Jermey's total US births 6.9%
Even split
186 of 2,697 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 26 reporting states.
Jermey appears in 26 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermey? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 2,697 babies named Jermey. Today it holds rank #11173 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 149 births.
When was Jermey most popular? ▼
Jermey was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,076 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jermey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jermey are Texas (186 births), California (99 births), Louisiana (83 births).
How long has the name Jermey been used? ▼
Records for Jermey go back to 1969, giving 56 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jermey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jermey's data
- Jermey's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,076 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jermeys (186 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jermey
Nearby Names Like Jermey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermey
Jerry Boy
#866 615,102 births
Jeremy Boy
#266 446,425 births
Jeremiah Boy
#93 225,674 births
Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
#1475 42,027 births
Compare Jermey side by side: Jermey vs Jerry Jermey vs Jeremy Jermey vs Jeremiah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jermey
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Antwane #11171
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Montee #11175
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Theodoric #11170
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Rahsaan #11176
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Dusten #11169
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Jeanclaude #11177
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jermey: #11173 Boys' Name - 2,697 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jermey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.