Jeromy Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-oh-mee //ˈdʒɛr.ə.mi//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jeromy is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, which translates to "Yahweh will exalt." This name was adapted into Greek as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where the name was rendered as Jéremie, before finally entering the English language as Jeremiah.

The variant Jeromy likely emerged as a diminutive or anglicized form of Jeremiah, reflecting a common practice in English naming conventions to create variations of biblical names. Historically, the name Jeremiah is significant due to its association with the biblical prophet Jeremiah, who is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations in the 6th century BCE.

Jeremiah is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people. His life and messages have been influential in both Jewish and Christian traditions, with the name appearing in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Jeromy, like its root name Jeremiah, carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with themes of hope and divine support in times of adversity. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring legacy.

The diminutive form Jeremy has also been widely used, further illustrating the adaptability and continued relevance of the name throughout history. Overall, Jeromy embodies a rich linguistic and cultural heritage that traces back to ancient roots, maintaining its significance through centuries.

Famous people named Jeromy

In this section, you will find notable people named Jeromy. 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 Jeromy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jeromy Burnitz is a former professional baseball player best known for playing with the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Milwaukee Brewers.

Jeromy Green is a musician best known for his work with the band The Jeromy Green Band.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeromy. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeromy was first seen in the United States in 1967.

Jeromy has ranked as high as #990 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Jeromy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jeromy 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 Jeromy 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 Jeromy.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2020 7 7
2019 6 6
2017 8 8
2016 9 9
2015 18 18
2014 7 7
2013 9 9
2012 17 17
2011 13 13
2010 10 10
2009 10 10
2008 22 22
2007 25 25
2006 14 14
2005 21 21
2004 26 26
2003 33 33
2002 31 31
2001 31 31
2000 40 40
1999 51 51
1998 33 33
1997 61 61
1996 45 45
1995 60 60
1994 89 89
1993 106 106
1992 80 80
1991 125 125
1990 115 115
1989 120 120
1988 129 129
1987 117 117
1986 148 148
1985 129 129
1984 116 116
1983 140 140
1982 197 197
1981 171 171
1980 238 238
1979 229 229
1978 257 257
1977 264 264
1976 313 313
1975 220 220
1974 213 213
1973 174 174
1972 181 181
1971 159 159
1970 99 99
1969 43 43
1968 7 7
1967 6 6

Top States for Jeromy (2008)

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
CA 6
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