Jeremias
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will uplift, exalted of the Lord
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese
Popularity: Ranked #854 in 2025 with 286 babies born.
History: Jeremias surged in the 2020s as the Spanish/German form of Jeremiah. The prophet who wept for Jerusalem carries emotional weight in both languages. Popular in Hispanic-American families. Jeremias represents the Spanish Bible naming tradition at its most prophetic.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Jeremias? About 1 in 11,638 babies born in 2025 were named Jeremias, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jeremias
What does the name Jeremias mean?
Jeremias means “God will uplift, exalted of the Lord” from Spanish/Portuguese roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeremias?
Jeremias has Spanish/Portuguese origin. The traditional meaning is “God will uplift, exalted of the Lord”.
How popular is Jeremias?
Jeremias ranked #853 in 2025 — given to 286 babies that year.
When was Jeremias most popular?
Jeremias peaked in 2024 with 314 babies registered that year.
Is Jeremias a boy or girl name?
Jeremias is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jeremiass in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeremias rising or falling in popularity?
Jeremias has risen 82 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #935 in 2020 to #853 in 2025.
How long has Jeremias been recorded?
Jeremias appears in birth records across 62 years — from 1960 through 2025.