Jeremy
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-uhm-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jeremy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 2,271 babies have been named Jeremy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jeremy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,175 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,175
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jeremy is also used as a boy name, ranked #266.
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Old Norse origin
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#48,170 in US
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About the Name Jeremy
Jeremy is a girl name .
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name? Jeremy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,175 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #266. Jeremy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jeremy is currently ranked #48,175 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jeremy include Jer, Jere, Jerey, Jereie, Jey, Jeie, and Jerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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