Jeronimo Boy

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationheh-ROH-nee-mo / /heˈɾonimo/

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: variant of Hieronymus; Portuguese: variant of Jerônimo

Historical & Cultural Background

Jeronimo is derived from the Latin name Hieronymus, which means 'sacred name.' The name has been popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is often associated with Saint Jerome, a significant figure in early Christianity known for translating the Bible into Latin. The name has historical roots in various cultures, reflecting a blend of religious and linguistic influences.

Trend Summary

The name Jeronimo has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Geronimo
  • Hieronymus

International Variants

  • Gerónimo (Spanish)
  • Jerônimo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Jeronimo

Jeronimo de la Cruz: A 16th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works.

Jeronimo Savonarola: An Italian Dominican friar and preacher active in Renaissance Florence, known for his prophecies of civic glory and calls for reform.

Jeronimo Cardoso: A Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder in various clubs.

Fictional characters named Jeronimo

Jeronimo: A character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Tintin,' known for his role in the storyline.

Jeronimo: A character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed,' involved in the historical narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

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, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Jeronimo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jeronimo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 13
34%
TX 10
26%
CA 10
26%
NC 5
13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19126
19135
19145
19196
19206
19226
19238
19246
19259
19268
19276
19295
19317
19326
19348
19366
19385
19408
19415
19426
19466
19475
194810
195012
19516
19535
195412
195510
19565
19577
19589
195910
19618
196210
19638
19645
19665
196810
19699
19709
197115
197211
19739
197419
197512
197621
197720
197822
197925
198021
198123
198216
198321
198420
19859
198625
198714
198819
198922
199023
199133
199229
199320
199427
199525
199629
199729
199832
199919
200027
200133
200234
200336
200446
200535
200633
200744
200848
200953
201040
201170
201256
201343
201469
201564
201671
201756
201863
201971
202051
202152
202258
202380
202467