Jeremmy is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has exalted." It is derived from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which was borne by a major prophet in the Bible. According to the story, Jeremiah was the son of Hilkiah and was called to be a prophet at a young age. He served as a prophet during the period leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians.
The name Jeremmy first appeared in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, but it has since become more popular. It is often considered a diminutive form of Jeremy, which is also derived from Jeremiah. However, unlike Jeremy, Jeremmy is not as commonly used and may be considered less traditional.
In terms of popularity, Jeremmy is not among the most popular names in English-speaking countries. According to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, Jeremmy has never been among the top 1000 boys' names since records began in the late 19th century. However, it is still used occasionally and may have appeal for parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their son.
Overall, Jeremmy is a name with a rich historical and religious background, but it remains relatively uncommon and distinctive compared to other names of Hebrew origin such as Joshua or Samuel.
The name Jeremmy has seen a varied level of popularity over the past decade and a half in the United States. According to recent data, there were 8 babies named Jeremmy in 2007. This number decreased slightly to 5 births in 2009 before bouncing back up to 6 births each in 2011 and 2012.
The name's popularity peaked in the United States in 2013 with a total of 9 babies named Jeremmy that year. However, since then, its popularity has somewhat decreased, with 7 births in 2018, 5 births in both 2019 and 2021, and another 6 births in 2020.
In summary, over the period from 2007 to 2021, there were a total of 57 babies named Jeremmy born in the United States. While its popularity has fluctuated somewhat over this time, it remains a relatively uncommon name.