How old is someone named Jeremy?
The average Jeremy is 39 years old.
Half of all living Jeremys are between 32 and 48.
When was Jeremy popular?
Jeremy had one big moment, peaking in 1977. 56% of the babies ever named Jeremy arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 65 | 0 |
| 1930s | 241 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 587 | 270 |
| 1950s | 1,033 | 690 |
| 1960s | 4,638 | 3,900 |
| 1970s | 140,156 | 130,000 |
| 1980s | 154,428 | 140,000 |
| 1990s | 78,028 | 75,000 |
| 2000s | 37,580 | 37,000 |
| 2010s | 23,571 | 23,000 |
| 2020s | 8,410 | 8,400 |
How many Jeremys are still alive?
About 420,000 Jeremys are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 450,000 babies named Jeremy since 1923.
Nearly every Jeremy ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jeremy?
About two in five living Jeremys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 35%
- Millennial 44%
- Gen Z 15%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Jeremy an old name?
Somewhat. Jeremy is older than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jeremy will be 61 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Jeremys are men.
Names the same age as Jeremy
NAME TWIN
Jeremy's name twin is Terra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Terra's age curve is the closest match to Jeremy's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Jeremy
How old is the average Jeremy?
The average Jeremy in the US is 39 years old. The median is 41, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jeremy?
About 420,000 Jeremys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 450,000 babies given the name since 1923.
When was the name Jeremy most popular?
In 1977, when about 22,000 baby boys were named Jeremy.
Is Jeremy a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 44% of living Jeremys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this