Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew name 'Yirmeyahu', is a moniker of biblical origins, meaning 'appointed by God'. It gained prominence through its association with Jeremiah, one of the major prophets in the Old Testament. The name was also borne by notable figures such as Saint Jeremiah, an Irish abbot and confessor from the 5th century.
It appears that the name Jeremiah had a significant peak in popularity around the late 1970s to early 1980s, with the highest number of births occurring in 1977 at 35. However, there has been a steady decline since then, with only 7 births each in 2021 and 2022. Overall, from 1973 to 2022, there have been a total of 683 births named Jeremiah.