Jeremiah Sampson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeremiah Sampson — Hebrew
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeremiah Sampson 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 Sampson: Adrian Sampson (born 1991), baseball player Agnes Sampson, (died 1591), Scottish woman accused of witchcraft Al Sampson (1916–1976), American football coach Alf Sampson (1912–2001), Australian rules footballer Angus Sampson (born 1975), Australian actor Anthony Sampson (1926–2004), British journalist and non-fiction writer Brandon Sampson (born 1997), basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Burford Sampson (1882–1959), Australian politician Catherine Sampson (born 1962), British novelist Charles Rumney Samson (1883–1931), British naval aviation and arm. 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: Sampson

Scottish

Adrian Sampson (born 1991), baseball player Agnes Sampson, (died 1591), Scottish woman accused of witchcraft Al Sampson (1916–1976), American football coach Alf Sampson (1912–2001), Australian rules footballer Angus Sampson (born 1975), Australian actor Anthony Sampson (1926–2004), British journalist and non-fiction writer Brandon Sampson (born 1997), basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Burford Sampson (1882–1959), Australian politician Catherine Sampson (born 1962), British novelist Charles Rumney Samson (1883–1931), British naval aviation and arm.

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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 Sampson

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 Sampson:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Sampson?
The surname Sampson originates from Scottish. Adrian Sampson (born 1991), baseball player Agnes Sampson, (died 1591), Scottish woman accused of witchcraft Al Sampson (1916–1976), American football coach Alf Sampson (1912–2001), Australian rules footballer Angus Sampson (born 1975), Australian actor Anthony Sampson (1926–2004), British journalist and non-fiction writer Brandon Sampson (born 1997), basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Burford Sampson (1882–1959), Australian politician Catherine Sampson (born 1962), British novelist Charles Rumney Samson (1883–1931), British naval aviation and arm.
What are the origins of the name Jeremiah Sampson?
The name Jeremiah Sampson combines two different traditions: the first name Jeremiah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Sampson originates from Scottish.
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