Jeremy Basinger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeremy Basinger — God will uplift
363K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeremy Basinger is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jeremy is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jeremy ( JERR-em-ee) is a Hebrew male given name, deriving from various translations and interpretations as the anglicized and diminutive form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, a major prophet of the Old Testament known for his prophecies of judgment and hope. As such, the name "Jeremy" means "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." The actual name "Jeremy" subsequently only appears in the Bible in New Testament Christian scripture in the King James Version (KJV) translations of both Matthew 2:17 and Matthew 27:9. The surname Basinger: Barbara Fugger (1419–1497), born Barbara Basinger, German businessperson and banker David Basinger (fl. from 1986), American academic Jeanine Basinger (born 1936), American film historian Kim Basinger (born 1953), American actress Michael Basinger (born 1951), American football player Simon Basinger (born 1957), French musicologist and essayist William Starr Basinger (1827–1910), American lawyer and scholar All pages with titles containing Basinger Jeremy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 363K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeremy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeremy

Meaning: God will uplift

Hebrew

Jeremy ( JERR-em-ee) is a Hebrew male given name, deriving from various translations and interpretations as the anglicized and diminutive form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, a major prophet of the Old Testament known for his prophecies of judgment and hope. As such, the name "Jeremy" means "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." The actual name "Jeremy" subsequently only appears in the Bible in New Testament Christian scripture in the King James Version (KJV) translations of both Matthew 2:17 and Matthew 27:9.

Surname: Basinger

French

Barbara Fugger (1419–1497), born Barbara Basinger, German businessperson and banker David Basinger (fl. from 1986), American academic Jeanine Basinger (born 1936), American film historian Kim Basinger (born 1953), American actress Michael Basinger (born 1951), American football player Simon Basinger (born 1957), French musicologist and essayist William Starr Basinger (1827–1910), American lawyer and scholar All pages with titles containing Basinger

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Jeremy Basinger

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 Jeremy Basinger:

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 Jeremy?
The first name Jeremy originates from Hebrew. Jeremy ( JERR-em-ee) is a Hebrew male given name, deriving from various translations and interpretations as the anglicized and diminutive form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, a major prophet of the Old Testament known for his prophecies of judgment and hope. As such, the name "Jeremy" means "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." The actual name "Jeremy" subsequently only appears in the Bible in New Testament Christian scripture in the King James Version (KJV) translations of both Matthew 2:17 and Matthew 27:9.
When was Jeremy most popular?
The name Jeremy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Basinger?
The surname Basinger originates from French. Barbara Fugger (1419–1497), born Barbara Basinger, German businessperson and banker David Basinger (fl. from 1986), American academic Jeanine Basinger (born 1936), American film historian Kim Basinger (born 1953), American actress Michael Basinger (born 1951), American football player Simon Basinger (born 1957), French musicologist and essayist William Starr Basinger (1827–1910), American lawyer and scholar All pages with titles containing Basinger
What are the origins of the name Jeremy Basinger?
The name Jeremy Basinger combines two different traditions: the first name Jeremy has Hebrew roots, while the surname Basinger originates from French.
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