Jeremias
Borrowed from Latin Jeremias, from Ancient Greek Ἰερεμίας (Ieremías), from Hebrew יִרְמְיָה (yirm'yá, “Jeremiah”, literally “Yahweh exalt”).
Every Jeremias since 1960 — 5,032 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeremias
Jeremias is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #854 in 2025 with 286 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 5,032 American babies have been named Jeremias. Its peak came in 2024, when 314 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jeremias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeremias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 286 | #854 |
| 2024 | 314 | #803 |
| 2023 | 224 | #981 |
| 2022 | 251 | #921 |
| 2021 | 238 | #950 |
| 2020 | 235 | #939 |
| 2019 | 249 | #883 |
| 2018 | 243 | #891 |
| 2017 | 210 | #981 |
| 2016 | 204 | #1,002 |
| 2015 | 169 | #1,131 |
| 2014 | 169 | #1,131 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,177 |
| 2012 | 179 | #1,061 |
| 2011 | 128 | #1,329 |
| 2010 | 145 | #1,223 |
| 2009 | 128 | #1,351 |
| 2008 | 134 | #1,298 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1,439 |
| 2006 | 87 | #1,649 |
| 2005 | 91 | #1,548 |
| 2004 | 74 | #1,725 |
| 2003 | 67 | #1,793 |
| 2002 | 66 | #1,755 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,293 |
| 2000 | 51 | #1,999 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,586 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,734 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,771 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,671 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,492 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,479 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,316 |
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Famous people named Jeremias
- Jeremias II of Constantinople Religious figure · 1536–1595
- Jeremias Gotthelf Writer · 1797–1854
- Jeremias Benjamin Richter Chemist · 1762–1807
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeremias mean?
Borrowed from Latin Jeremias, from Ancient Greek Ἰερεμίας (Ieremías), from Hebrew יִרְמְיָה (yirm'yá, “Jeremiah”, literally “Yahweh exalt”).
How popular is the name Jeremias in 2025?
Jeremias ranked #854 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 286 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeremias?
5,032 babies have been named Jeremias in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeremias most popular?
Jeremias peaked in 2024, when 314 newborns received the name.
Is Jeremias a boy or girl name?
Jeremias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeremias rising or falling?
Jeremias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jeremias?
Well-known people named Jeremias include Jeremias II of Constantinople (religious figure), Jeremias Gotthelf (writer), Jeremias Benjamin Richter (chemist).