Jeremiah Behm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeremiah Behm — Hebrew
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeremiah Behm is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jeremiah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jeremiah ( JERR-ə-MY-ə) is a male given name meaning "Yahweh loosens", or "Yahweh will raise", or "God is high", and having its origin in ancient Hebrew. Jeremias is a form that it takes in some Romance languages. Jeremiah is sometimes an anglicised form of the Irish Diarmaid, while "Jeremy" is the anglicized of "Jeremiah" in the English language. The name takes its popularity from the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. Those bearing the name include: Jeremiah S. Bacon (1858-1939), American politician Jeremiah Beveridge (1862–1927), American historian and politician Jeremiah S. The surname Behm: Behm is a surname of Germanic origin. The name refers to: Alexander Behm (1880–1952), German physicist Art Behm (b. 1932), American politician from North Dakota; state legislator Charles Behm (1883–?), Luxembourgish Olympic gymnast Cornelia Behm (b. Jeremiah is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 63K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeremiah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeremiah

Hebrew

Jeremiah ( JERR-ə-MY-ə) is a male given name meaning "Yahweh loosens", or "Yahweh will raise", or "God is high", and having its origin in ancient Hebrew. Jeremias is a form that it takes in some Romance languages. Jeremiah is sometimes an anglicised form of the Irish Diarmaid, while "Jeremy" is the anglicized of "Jeremiah" in the English language. The name takes its popularity from the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. Those bearing the name include: Jeremiah S. Bacon (1858-1939), American politician Jeremiah Beveridge (1862–1927), American historian and politician Jeremiah S.

Surname: Behm

Germanic

Behm is a surname of Germanic origin. The name refers to: Alexander Behm (1880–1952), German physicist Art Behm (b. 1932), American politician from North Dakota; state legislator Charles Behm (1883–?), Luxembourgish Olympic gymnast Cornelia Behm (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jeremiah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jeremiah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jeremiah Behm

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jeremiah Behm:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jeremiah?
The first name Jeremiah originates from Hebrew. Jeremiah ( JERR-ə-MY-ə) is a male given name meaning "Yahweh loosens", or "Yahweh will raise", or "God is high", and having its origin in ancient Hebrew. Jeremias is a form that it takes in some Romance languages. Jeremiah is sometimes an anglicised form of the Irish Diarmaid, while "Jeremy" is the anglicized of "Jeremiah" in the English language. The name takes its popularity from the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. Those bearing the name include: Jeremiah S. Bacon (1858-1939), American politician Jeremiah Beveridge (1862–1927), American historian and politician Jeremiah S.
When was Jeremiah most popular?
The name Jeremiah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Behm?
The surname Behm originates from Germanic. Behm is a surname of Germanic origin. The name refers to: Alexander Behm (1880–1952), German physicist Art Behm (b. 1932), American politician from North Dakota; state legislator Charles Behm (1883–?), Luxembourgish Olympic gymnast Cornelia Behm (b.
What are the origins of the name Jeremiah Behm?
The name Jeremiah Behm combines two different traditions: the first name Jeremiah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Behm originates from Germanic.
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