How Many People Are Named Jeremias?
Complete statistics for the name Jeremias: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jeremias, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 70,722 Americans bearing it. That's just 4,666 people today! It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 4,746 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jeremias Through the Generations
With a total of 4,746 births recorded in the United States since its inception, Jeremias has seen a surge in recent years, reaching its peak in 2024 with 314 births. The average age of those named Jeremias is 15, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. Of the 4,666 living Jeremiases, 4,099 are under 30, showing how this name has become a staple among the modern youth.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Jeremias
Jeremias is an alternate spelling of Jeremiah, the biblical prophet. Others with the given name include:Jeremias II al-Amshitti, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch Jeremias I of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Jeremias II of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Jeremias III of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Jeremias Augustin, Swedish former ice hockey player Jeremías Azaña, Argentine professional squash player Jeremías Bogado, Paraguayan footballer Jeremias Chitunda (1942–1992), Angolan politician and Vice President of UNITA Jeremias …
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jeremias's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Jeremias
How Many People Have the Name Jeremias?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 435 people in the United States currently share the name Jeremias. That works out to roughly 1 in every 761,952 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jeremias a Common or Rare Name?
Jeremias is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jeremias in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jeremias Most Popular?
The name Jeremias reached peak popularity in 2024, with 314 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jeremias?
Approximately 435 people named Jeremias live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 435. That works out to roughly 1 in 761,952 Americans.
Is Jeremias a rare name?
Jeremias is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 761,952 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jeremias mean?
The meaning and origin of Jeremias are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Jeremias more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jeremias are male and 0% are female.
When was Jeremias most popular?
Jeremias peaked in 2024 with 314 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.