Why Jeremiah Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Jeremiah” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Jeremiah” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Haimerej.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Rehjemai.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Jeremiah

The true meaning of ‘Jeremiah’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Jeremiah is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Jeremiah, they perceive you as someone who is reliable and consistent. You are conservative when it comes to fashion. Others might be able to sense the great power within you. A noble goal is all you need to leave a lasting impact on the world. Your superior creativity can inspire enthusiasm among your friends or co-workers.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Jeremiah Popular?

“Jeremiah” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Kansas as reported in the 1995 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 13 babies in Kansas have the same name as you in 1995. A total of 2,065 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2010 with a total of 7,739 babies. That’s a lot of baby Jeremiahs.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Jeremiah” was recorded 218,622 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Jeremiahs to occupy the country of Curaçao with an estimated population of 192,077.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 37 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1976 with a rank of #93 nationwide and was registered 2,873 times as a baby boy’s name. Jeremiah became a popular boy’s name in the state of New Mexico in the year 2013. It ranked #10 with 93 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2015 in the state of Texas with 893 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Alaska for 43 years from 1974 to 2022 (may not be consecutive).

For the past two decades (2004 to 2023), the name “Jeremiah” was recorded 121,624 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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