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
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
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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