Jeremias Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jeremias is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jeremias?
Jeremias is spelled J-E-R-E-M-I-A-S. The name has 8 letters.
Jeremias at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jeremias means “Yahweh will exalt” or “appointed by God,” derived from Hebrew elements.
- Origin
- Jeremias is a variant of Jeremiah, a name of Hebrew origin associated with the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- je-ree-MY-as · 4 syllables
Jeremias Popularity in 2025
Rank#853
Recorded Births286
- Boys usage fell 53 places to #853 and recorded 28 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jeremias Mean?
Jeremias means “Yahweh will exalt” or “appointed by God,” derived from Hebrew elements.
Origin: Jeremias is a variant of Jeremiah, a name of Hebrew origin associated with the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Jeremias?
Pronunciationje-ree-MY-as
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Jeremias?
- History
- The name Jeremias, as a variant of Jeremiah, has been used in various cultures influenced by biblical traditions.
Jeremias Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 286 | #853 |
| 2024 | Boys | 314 | #800 |
| 2023 | Boys | 224 | #977 |
| 2022 | Boys | 251 | #921 |
| 2021 | Boys | 238 | #949 |
| 2020 | Boys | 235 | #935 |
| 2019 | Boys | 249 | #882 |
| 2018 | Boys | 243 | #890 |
| 2017 | Boys | 210 | #980 |
| 2016 | Boys | 204 | #999 |
| 2015 | Boys | 169 | #1,130 |
| 2014 | Boys | 169 | #1,130 |
| 2013 | Boys | 153 | #1,174 |
| 2012 | Boys | 179 | #1,060 |
| 2011 | Boys | 128 | #1,327 |
| 2010 | Boys | 145 | #1,219 |
| 2009 | Boys | 128 | #1,347 |
| 2008 | Boys | 134 | #1,294 |
| 2007 | Boys | 113 | #1,433 |
| 2006 | Boys | 87 | #1,638 |
| 2005 | Boys | 91 | #1,546 |
| 2004 | Boys | 74 | #1,720 |
| 2003 | Boys | 67 | #1,781 |
| 2002 | Boys | 66 | #1,744 |
When Was Jeremias Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
314 recorded births
National rank #800
2025 · Boys
286 recorded births
National rank #853
2022 · Boys
251 recorded births
National rank #921
2019 · Boys
249 recorded births
National rank #882
Where Jeremias Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #545 | 12 |
| TX | #575 | 54 |
| GA | #594 | 17 |
| PA | #605 | 15 |
| NY | #620 | 24 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| NC | #645 | 14 |
| NJ | #655 | 10 |