Rising since 1985, #853 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeremias since 1960
Babies named Jeremias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 241 |
| 1990s | 359 |
| 2000s | 855 |
| 2010s | 1,849 |
| 2020s | 1,548 |
Meaning & origin
Jeremias is a Latin-inflected form of Jeremiah that has maintained steady use in the United States since 1960, with a notable rise in recent decades. Ranked 853rd in 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in every 5,972 boys. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, reflecting a growing interest in biblical names with a distinctive international flavor. Its trajectory has been rising since 1985, and it is most frequently used in Indiana, Georgia, and Texas. Jeremias offers a formal, ancient alternative to the more common Jeremiah, appealing to families seeking a name with deep religious roots and a scholarly resonance.
Jeremias is the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, derived from the elements 'rum' meaning 'to rise' or 'to exalt' and 'Yah' referring to God. It was borne by the prophet Jeremiah in the Old Testament, whose name has been used in various forms across Christian cultures. The Latin form Jeremias appears in the Vulgate and was adopted into several European languages.
Where Jeremias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jerry, Miah
Variants: Jeremiah, Jeremiasz, Jeremiáš
Sibling names for Jeremias
Names that share Jeremias's style, for a brother or sister.
