Gerome Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: juh-ROHM //ʒəˈɹoʊm//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: sacred name; Latin: farmer

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gerome has its roots in the Greek name Hieronymos, which is composed of the elements 'hieros,' meaning 'sacred,' and 'onoma,' meaning 'name.' This name was Latinized as Hieronymus and subsequently adapted into various forms in different languages. The transition into English occurred through the Old French form Jérôme, which was introduced into England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Over time, the name evolved into the modern form Gerome, particularly in contexts influenced by French naming conventions. Historically, one of the most significant figures associated with the name is Saint Jerome, a Christian scholar and translator from the late 4th to early 5th century.

He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate, which became the standard text for the Roman Catholic Church for many centuries. His contributions to biblical scholarship and theology have made him a prominent figure in Christian history, and his feast day is celebrated on September 30.

The name gained further recognition through various saints and scholars throughout the Middle Ages, reinforcing its association with religious and intellectual pursuits. Culturally, the name Gerome carries connotations of reverence and scholarly wisdom due to its etymological roots and historical associations.

It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing a connection to the sacred or the pursuit of knowledge. The name's enduring presence in different cultures can also be attributed to its association with figures of authority and learning, which has helped maintain its significance over the centuries.

In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Jerry may also be noted, though they are less historically prominent than the full form.

Famous people named Gerome

In this section, you will find notable people named Gerome. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gerome who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Gerome Ragni is a playwright and actor best known for Hair and Dude.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gerome, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GideonSimonElijahIsaacNathanSamuel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gerome. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GeraldGrahamGideonJaredJuliusJasperGiorgioGino

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gerome was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Gerome has ranked as high as #3336 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Gerome has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Gerome is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gerome was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gerome.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2023 7 7
2013 8 8
2010 8 8
2009 8 8
2008 14 14
2007 9 9
2006 6 6
2005 6 6
2004 9 9
2003 5 5
2002 14 14
2001 13 13
2000 12 12
1998 6 6
1997 17 17
1996 10 10
1995 11 11
1994 12 12
1993 11 11
1992 13 13
1991 14 14
1990 12 12
1989 20 20
1988 11 11
1987 14 14
1986 7 7
1985 10 10
1984 20 20
1983 20 20
1982 13 13
1981 24 24
1980 17 17
1979 25 25
1978 15 15
1977 24 24
1976 23 23
1975 14 14
1974 23 23
1973 27 27
1972 20 20
1971 22 22
1970 26 26
1969 20 20
1968 21 21
1967 29 29
1966 24 24
1965 16 16
1964 32 32
1963 24 24
1962 32 32
1961 23 23
1960 27 27
1959 20 20
1958 26 26
1957 19 19
1956 28 28
1955 24 24
1954 22 22
1953 28 28
1952 16 16
1951 16 16
1950 18 18
1949 19 19
1948 21 21
1947 12 12
1946 8 8
1945 6 6
1944 6 6
1943 14 14
1941 11 11
1940 14 14
1939 7 7
1938 6 6
1937 7 7
1936 5 5
1935 5 5
1934 5 5
1932 9 9
1931 10 10
1929 11 11
1928 9 9
1927 7 7
1925 7 7
1924 6 6
1923 6 6
1921 5 5
1920 7 7
1919 14 14
1912 5 5

Top States for Gerome (1983)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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