Jerome Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjuh-ROM / /dʒəˈroʊm/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'sacred name'; Greek: 'to be exalted'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jerome has its roots in the Latin name Hieronymus, which means 'sacred name'. It was popularized by Saint Jerome, a Christian scholar and translator in the 4th century. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. Jerome has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history, particularly in Christian communities.
Trend Summary
Jerome has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeromy
- Gerome
International Variants
- Geronimo (Spanish)
- Girolamo (Italian)
- Jérôme (French)
Famous people named Jerome
Jerome K. Jerome was an English writer best known for his humorous book 'Three Men in a Boat'.
Jerome Bettis is a former American football player who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Jerome Powell is the current Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, overseeing monetary policy.
Fictional characters named Jerome
Jerome is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons', known for his role as a minor character.
Jerome is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', serving as a historical figure in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerome was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jerome has ranked as high as #240 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jerome has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jerome (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 10 | |
TX | 10 | |
FL | 8 | |
GA | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
VA | 6 | |
IL | 6 | |
PA | 6 | |
TN | 5 | |
WI | 5 | |
IN | 5 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 52 |
1881 | 38 |
1882 | 43 |
1883 | 36 |
1884 | 37 |
1885 | 53 |
1886 | 50 |
1887 | 34 |
1888 | 35 |
1889 | 48 |
1890 | 64 |
1891 | 41 |
1892 | 45 |
1893 | 50 |
1894 | 43 |
1895 | 58 |
1896 | 76 |
1897 | 60 |
1898 | 50 |
1899 | 64 |
1900 | 85 |
1901 | 68 |
1902 | 68 |
1903 | 93 |
1904 | 102 |
1905 | 87 |
1906 | 102 |
1907 | 99 |
1908 | 127 |
1909 | 141 |
1910 | 196 |
1911 | 212 |
1912 | 486 |
1913 | 554 |
1914 | 737 |
1915 | 907 |
1916 | 985 |
1917 | 1,073 |
1918 | 1,146 |
1919 | 1,109 |
1920 | 1,285 |
1921 | 1,408 |
1922 | 1,423 |
1923 | 1,487 |
1924 | 1,575 |
1925 | 1,563 |
1926 | 1,612 |
1927 | 1,686 |
1928 | 1,751 |
1929 | 1,663 |
1930 | 1,768 |
1931 | 1,747 |
1932 | 1,668 |
1933 | 1,693 |
1934 | 1,773 |
1935 | 2,009 |
1936 | 1,967 |
1937 | 1,979 |
1938 | 2,209 |
1939 | 2,153 |
1940 | 2,178 |
1941 | 2,156 |
1942 | 2,340 |
1943 | 2,308 |
1944 | 1,953 |
1945 | 1,840 |
1946 | 2,286 |
1947 | 2,689 |
1948 | 2,591 |
1949 | 2,769 |
1950 | 2,830 |
1951 | 2,990 |
1952 | 3,045 |
1953 | 3,079 |
1954 | 3,113 |
1955 | 3,083 |
1956 | 3,062 |
1957 | 3,003 |
1958 | 2,803 |
1959 | 2,697 |
1960 | 2,672 |
1961 | 2,633 |
1962 | 2,771 |
1963 | 2,662 |
1964 | 2,316 |
1965 | 2,144 |
1966 | 1,944 |
1967 | 1,797 |
1968 | 1,685 |
1969 | 1,671 |
1970 | 1,723 |
1971 | 1,707 |
1972 | 1,546 |
1973 | 1,449 |
1974 | 1,416 |
1975 | 1,437 |
1976 | 1,412 |
1977 | 1,363 |
1978 | 1,371 |
1979 | 1,360 |
1980 | 1,385 |
1981 | 1,364 |
1982 | 1,307 |
1983 | 1,234 |
1984 | 1,180 |
1985 | 1,211 |
1986 | 1,166 |
1987 | 1,180 |
1988 | 1,127 |
1989 | 1,034 |
1990 | 1,018 |
1991 | 915 |
1992 | 900 |
1993 | 801 |
1994 | 728 |
1995 | 644 |
1996 | 599 |
1997 | 534 |
1998 | 578 |
1999 | 513 |
2000 | 462 |
2001 | 470 |
2002 | 472 |
2003 | 412 |
2004 | 414 |
2005 | 429 |
2006 | 429 |
2007 | 417 |
2008 | 400 |
2009 | 359 |
2010 | 306 |
2011 | 306 |
2012 | 336 |
2013 | 294 |
2014 | 287 |
2015 | 268 |
2016 | 270 |
2017 | 255 |
2018 | 252 |
2019 | 242 |
2020 | 211 |
2021 | 188 |
2022 | 181 |
2023 | 186 |
2024 | 143 |