Jeron Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJER-on / /ˈdʒɛrən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God will uplift; English: derivative of Jerome
Historical & Cultural Background
Jeron is often considered a modern variant of the name Jerome, which has roots in the Hebrew name Hieronymus. Jerome was a prominent Christian scholar and translator in the 4th century. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with religious significance. In contemporary usage, Jeron has gained popularity as a unique alternative to more traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jeron has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeronny
- Jerron
International Variants
- Jérôme (French)
- Geronimo (Spanish)
Famous people named Jeron
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeron was first seen in the United States in 1940. Jeron has ranked as high as #1220 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Jeron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jeron (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 48 |
| 1981 | 58 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 54 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 68 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 71 |
| 1992 | 74 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 2001 | 79 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |