Jerome
Jerome is derived from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning 'sacred name.' It has strong historical roots in Christianity, most notably associated with Saint Jerome, the 4th-century scholar who translated the Bible into Latin.
Current Popularity
#1335 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Has a distinguished, intellectual quality
- •Strong connection to religious and literary history
- •Works well across multiple languages and cultures
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Famous People
Jerome K. Jerome
English writer and humorist
Jerome Robbins
Choreographer and Broadway director
Jerome Powell
Chair of the Federal Reserve
Saint Jerome
Biblical scholar and translator
Statistics
161,074
Total births since 1880
1954
Peak year
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