Jeremias

Jeremias is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 314 boys in the United States.

Jeremias at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪəs/

About the name Jeremias

Jeremias belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jeremias first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #798 in 2024, and in 2024 314 babies received the name — 4,746 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jeremias in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#798 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Jeremias in 2024
314
Total since 1880
4,746

Jeremias in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#2672 in 2024
Babies named Jeremias in 2025
5
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeremias mean?

The meaning of Jeremias is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jeremias a boy or girl name?

Jeremias is a boy name. In 2024, 314 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jeremias?

Jeremias comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Jeremias?

Jeremias first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #798 in 2024, and 314 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jeremias?

Jeremias is pronounced /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪəs/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.