Jeremiah Edge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeremiah Edge — Hebrew
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeremiah Edge 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 Edge: Geoff Edge (born 1943), British politician Sir John Edge (1841–1926), Irish-born British justice in India John P. Edge (1822–1904), American politician from Pennsylvania Peter T. Edge, American government official Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956), American diplomat and politician Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet (1880–1948), British politician and businessman Andrew Edge (born 1956), English musician Damon Edge (1949–1995; born Thomas Wisse), American musician Dexter Edge (born 1953), American musicologist Graeme Edge (1941–2021), English musician, songwriter and poet Norman Edge (1934–2018), Americ. 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: Edge

Irish

Geoff Edge (born 1943), British politician Sir John Edge (1841–1926), Irish-born British justice in India John P. Edge (1822–1904), American politician from Pennsylvania Peter T. Edge, American government official Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956), American diplomat and politician Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet (1880–1948), British politician and businessman Andrew Edge (born 1956), English musician Damon Edge (1949–1995; born Thomas Wisse), American musician Dexter Edge (born 1953), American musicologist Graeme Edge (1941–2021), English musician, songwriter and poet Norman Edge (1934–2018), Americ.

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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 Edge

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 Edge:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Edge?
The surname Edge originates from Irish. Geoff Edge (born 1943), British politician Sir John Edge (1841–1926), Irish-born British justice in India John P. Edge (1822–1904), American politician from Pennsylvania Peter T. Edge, American government official Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956), American diplomat and politician Sir William Edge, 1st Baronet (1880–1948), British politician and businessman Andrew Edge (born 1956), English musician Damon Edge (1949–1995; born Thomas Wisse), American musician Dexter Edge (born 1953), American musicologist Graeme Edge (1941–2021), English musician, songwriter and poet Norman Edge (1934–2018), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Jeremiah Edge?
The name Jeremiah Edge combines two different traditions: the first name Jeremiah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Edge originates from Irish.
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