How Many People Are Named Jerome?
people in the United States are named Jerome
1 in 2,066 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
3,129 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 68.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 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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