Jeremias

Jeremias - A very unique male name

Jeremias appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1904. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jeremias and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jeremias? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jeremias. The baby boy name Jeremias was given to 244 baby boys in 2025, ranking #838 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,009 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jeremias peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 791.

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Jeremias is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jeremias is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #562 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,378.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jeremias is where you live.

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Jeremias origin and meaning

Greek and Hebrew, via many European languages

The form of Jeremiah used in German, Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian languages; Jeremiah's own meaning is disputed — traditionally 'Yahweh exalts' or 'appointed by God'

Jeremias is simply Jeremiah as most of Europe says it: the standard form in German, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish and several other languages, taken from the Greek form of the Hebrew prophet's name. The Hebrew name behind it has never been pinned down with certainty — both 'Yahweh exalts' and 'appointed by God' are long-standing scholarly guesses. In the US it has been a small, steady presence since 1971 and is currently rising.

Origin uncertain

Jeremias is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Jeremias, pop culture references for the name Jeremias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jeremias

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jeremias, sorted by popularity.

Jermichael / Jermicheal /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Jeremias

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jeremias a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jeremias?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

jer-eh-MY-us · /ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəs/

Around the world

• Jeremiah (English) — The English form of the same biblical name
• Jeremias (German) — Used as-is; the standard German form
• Jeremías (Spanish) — The Spanish form, with a written accent

Spellings and nicknames

• Jeremiah — The English form — a separate, much more common name

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Jeremias suits families with European or Latin American ties who want the biblical name in its international rather than its English form.

Worth knowing

• In the US it will often be read as a typo or variant of Jeremiah
• The prophet Jeremiah's name meaning is genuinely uncertain despite the confident glosses in name books