Jeremiah is an Old Testament Hebrew name, meaning 'appointed by God'. It was borne by the prophet Jeremiah in the Bible, who predicted the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple by the Babylonians. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures over time.
"The name Jeremiah experienced a slight popularity boost between 1976 and 1977, with six births recorded that year compared to five in the previous year. However, there was a ten-year gap before another five babies were named Jeremiah, in 1984. Overall, sixteen children were named Jeremiah during this period."