Jeremiah is a Hebrew name derived from the root verb 'yrm', meaning 'to exalt' or 'to throw up'. It translates to 'God will uplift'. In the Old Testament, Jeremiah is the name of one of the major prophets of the Israelites, who lived during the late 7th century BCE. He was known for his prophecies about the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians and the subsequent exile of the Jews.
"Jeremiah's popularity as a baby boy name peaked in 2016 with 6 births, following a slight dip to 5 births in 2010."