Jeremias Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'exalted by God' or 'whom God has appointed', Jeremias has a biblical significance.
Meaning of the Name Jeremias
Jeremias is a name of Hebrew origin that means 'exalted by God' or 'whom God has appointed'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which was the name of a major prophet in the Old Testament. Jeremias has a strong biblical significance and is associated with someone who is chosen by God for a special purpose.
Popularity of the Name Jeremias
The popularity for the name Jeremias peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 250 births, which ranked number 1,937 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Jeremias had the most male births in 2022 with 250, which ranked number 915 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Jeremias has increased sharply over the last ten years from 179 births to 250 births, an increase of 39.66%. Among males, Jeremias has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 179 births to 250 births, an increase of 39.66%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jeremias
- 20 Year Trend of Jeremias: 278.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Jeremias: 39.66%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jeremias: 39.66%
Popularity of Jeremias by State
For males, Jeremias was most popular in Southeastern states with 63 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 43 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jeremias. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 26 | 888 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 20 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 9 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 11 | 454 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 13 | 683 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 7 | 344 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 9 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 18 | 740 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 8 | 753 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 43 | 665 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 8 | 765 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jeremias
- Total Births of Jeremias: 258 (3.40%)
- Male Births of Jeremias: 258 (3.40%)
Given the upward trend of Jeremias over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.40% increase in total births, for a total of 258 births in 2024. Male births for Jeremias have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 258 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.40%.