Jeremias
Jeremias is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted of the Lord or God will uplift.
Origin and history
Jeremias is a Latinized variation of the Hebrew name Jeremiah. It carries a classical and traditional feel and has seen a notable rise in usage in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,032 babies in the United States have been named Jeremias since 1880. It ranks #1720 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #842.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.8 %)
- CA (19.7 %)
- FL (11.3 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 241 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 855 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,849 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,548 |
Famous people named Jeremias
- Jeremias Gotthelf: author, pastor
Nicknames
Jerry, Jere, Remy
Fun facts
- The name Jeremias comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted'.
- While Jeremiah is the standard English form, Jeremias is popular in German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Scandinavian traditions.