Name meaning & stats
Jeremy
Jeremy means “God will exalt” (Hebrew origin). 448,431 US babies since 1940, peak 1977. Notable Jeremys are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“God will exalt”
HebrewWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1977
448,431 US babies were named Jeremy between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jeremys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.5× | High · 95 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | High · 71 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | High · 59 people |
| Musician | 1.3× | High · 55 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Jeremys show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Jeremy has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 93% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1977)