Total births
3,240
Boys' name · since 1916
Jermiah
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 3,240 babies named Jermiah, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5268
- among boys today
- 3,240
- born since 1916
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Jermiah currently ranks #5268 among boys' names in America, with 3,240 babies recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jermiah has been recorded 3,240 times among boys since 1916, currently ranked #5268 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #5268 among boys today
- 3,240 born since 1916
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jermiah is currently the #5268 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 3,240 born since 1916, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5268
- among boys today
- 3,240
- born since 1916
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Jermiah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5268
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jermiah was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
164 babies were named Jermiah in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Jermiah compares
3,240 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Jermiah's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jermiah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,240 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 164 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jermiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jermiah's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 164, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jermiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,268
Active since
1916
Jermiah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 164
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Jermiah popularity over time - girls
125 total births recorded since 1992 (Jermiah as girls' name)
Jermiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jermiah's strongest decade.
1,121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jermiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 26
1930s
26 births
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1970s 227
1970s
227 births
- 1980s 413
1980s
413 births
- 1990s 419
1990s
419 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,121 births
- 2010s
2010s
791 births
- 2020s 145
2020s
145 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,121 births (35% of all-time use).
How Jermiah 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 Jermiah's total volume
Jermiah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jermiah by state
Where Jermiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 382 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 110 | 3.4% |
| #3 | California | | 91 | 2.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 89 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 59 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 57 | 1.8% |
| #7 | New York | | 45 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 45 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Jermiah's total US births 11.8%
Even split
382 of 3,240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Jermiah appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermiah? ▼
3,240 babies have been named Jermiah since 1916. It currently ranks #5268 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 164 births.
When was Jermiah most popular? ▼
Jermiah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,121 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Jermiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jermiah are Texas (382 births), Florida (110 births), California (91 births).
How long has the name Jermiah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jermiah since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jermiah? ▼
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 Jermiah's data
- Jermiah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,121 total births); usage has since declined to 145 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jermiahs (382 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 Jermiah
Nearby Names Like Jermiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermiah
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Jeremy Boy
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Jeremiah Boy
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Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
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Compare Jermiah side by side: Jermiah vs Jerry Jermiah vs Jeremy Jermiah vs Jeremiah
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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, 1916–2025 (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. "Jermiah: #5268 Boys' Name - 3,240 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermiah. 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 Jermiah 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.