Yahweh will exalt
Derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, it signifies that God will uplift or establish. It is most famously associated with the major Old Testament prophet who authored the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations. The name has maintained a steady presence in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation.
About 3,840 boys were named Jeremiah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major Hebrew prophet and author of the Book of Jeremiah
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