How Many People Are Named Jerome?

162,136

people in the United States are named Jerome

1 in 2,066 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#467

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0484%

Of US population

Peak Year

1954

3,129 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: jə-ROM
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Greek name ‘Ιερωνυμος (Hieronymos) meaning "sacred name", derived from ‘ιερος (hieros) "sacred" and ονομα (onoma) "name". Saint Jerome was responsible for the creation of the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, in the 5th century. He is regarded as a Doctor of the Church. The name was used in his honour in the Middle Ages, especially in Italy and France, and has been used in England since the 12th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.7%
Male
99.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.7 years old

Young (<30) 11,585
7.1%
Adult (30–60) 42,530
26.2%
Senior (>60) 108,021
66.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 17,740
Illinois 12,989
Pennsylvania 10,108
Wisconsin 9,078
Michigan 8,411
Ohio 8,317
Minnesota 7,672
California 7,246
Georgia 4,786
Florida 4,713

💡 Fun Facts About "Jerome"

  • 143 babies were named Jerome in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1954
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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