Jeronimo Boy

Popularity: #856 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

Sibling suggestions

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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 #4052 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jeronimo has been trending up 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 82 82
2024 67 67
2023 80 80
2022 58 58
2021 52 52
2020 51 51
2019 71 71
2018 63 63
2017 56 56
2016 71 71
2015 64 64
2014 69 69
2013 43 43
2012 56 56
2011 70 70
2010 40 40
2009 53 53
2008 48 48
2007 44 44
2006 33 33
2005 35 35
2004 46 46
2003 36 36
2002 34 34
2001 33 33
2000 27 27
1999 19 19
1998 32 32
1997 29 29
1996 29 29
1995 25 25
1994 27 27
1993 20 20
1992 29 29
1991 33 33
1990 23 23
1989 22 22
1988 19 19
1987 14 14
1986 25 25
1985 9 9
1984 20 20
1983 21 21
1982 16 16
1981 23 23
1980 21 21
1979 25 25
1978 22 22
1977 20 20
1976 21 21
1975 12 12
1974 19 19
1973 9 9
1972 11 11
1971 15 15
1970 9 9
1969 9 9
1968 10 10
1966 5 5
1964 5 5
1963 8 8
1962 10 10
1961 8 8
1959 10 10
1958 9 9
1957 7 7
1956 5 5
1955 10 10
1954 12 12
1953 5 5
1951 6 6
1950 12 12
1948 10 10
1947 5 5
1946 6 6
1942 6 6
1941 5 5
1940 8 8
1938 5 5
1936 6 6
1934 8 8
1932 6 6
1931 7 7
1929 5 5
1927 6 6
1926 8 8
1925 9 9
1924 6 6
1923 8 8
1922 6 6
1920 6 6
1919 6 6
1914 5 5
1913 5 5
1912 6 6

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. 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 13
34%
TX 10
26%
CA 10
26%
NC 5
13%