Jerome: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child with a sacred and holy name.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1001
- Peak
- #93 in 1938
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jerome Means
Jerome is a boy name of English origin. A child with a sacred and holy name.
How Popular Jerome Is
Jerome currently ranks #1001 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #93 in 1938. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Jerome
- Jerome broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #93 in 1938.
- Jerome is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Jerome has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Jerome is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Jerome
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jerome
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jerome.
Questions About Jerome
What does Jerome mean?
Jerome is a boy name of English origin. A child with a sacred and holy name.
How popular is Jerome?
Jerome currently ranks #1001 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #93 in 1938. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Jerome come from?
Jerome comes from English roots. Jerome broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #93 in 1938.
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