Jerediah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jerediah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 27 babies have been named Jerediah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jerediah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,337 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,337
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jerediah
Jerediah is a boy name .
Jerediah is currently ranked #26,337 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jerediah include Jer, Jere, Jerey, Jereie, Jered, Jeredy, Jeredie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, Jey, and Jeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jerediah include Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jeremias, Jeremih . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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