Jeronimo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: heh-ROH-nee-mo //heˈɾonimo//
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: variant of Hieronymus; Portuguese: variant of Jerônimo
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeronimo has its roots in the Greek name Hieronymos, which is derived from the elements 'hieros,' meaning 'sacred,' and 'onoma,' meaning 'name.' This name was Latinized as Hieronymus and subsequently adapted into various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese as Jerónimo. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin form, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained popularity in Europe.
The name Jeronimo thus carries the connotation of 'sacred name' and reflects a rich linguistic heritage that spans several cultures. Historically, the name is most notably associated with Saint Jerome, a prominent 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 Catholic Church for centuries. His feast day is celebrated on September 30, and he is recognized as a Doctor of the Church.
The reverence for Saint Jerome contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts, particularly in regions influenced by Catholicism. Culturally, Jeronimo has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing wisdom and scholarly pursuits due to its association with Saint Jerome.
The name has also appeared in historical contexts, such as in the naming of places and institutions, reflecting its significance in religious and educational spheres. In some cultures, diminutive forms like Jero or Jeri may be used, but these are less documented in historical texts.
Overall, the name Jeronimo encapsulates a blend of sacred meaning, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to persist through the ages.
Famous people named Jeronimo
In this section, you will find notable people named Jeronimo. 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 Jeronimo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jeronimo de la Ronda is a painter best known for his works in the Spanish Renaissance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeronimo was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Jeronimo has ranked as high as #1296 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Jeronimo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeronimo 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 Jeronimo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jeronimo (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 13 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| NC | 5 |
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 Jeronimo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |