Jeremia
Every Jeremia since 1973 — 723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeremia
Jeremia is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,137 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 723 American babies have been named Jeremia. Its peak came in 2012, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jeremia stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeremia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,137 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,013 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,297 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,499 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,170 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,364 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,583 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,131 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,462 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,446 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,330 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,059 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,051 | 22 | #4,458 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,002 | 20 | #4,736 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,931 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,245 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,617 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,561 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,687 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,719 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,504 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,917 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,549 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,181 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,901 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,650 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,826 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,136 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,781 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,822 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeremia in 2025?
Jeremia ranked #10,137 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeremia?
723 babies have been named Jeremia in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeremia most popular?
Jeremia peaked in 2012, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Jeremia a boy or girl name?
Jeremia is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeremia rising or falling?
Jeremia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.