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
#1257 for boys
in the United States (2025)
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
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Jerome Robbins
Choreographer and Broadway director
Jerome Powell
Chair of the Federal Reserve
Saint Jerome
Biblical scholar and translator
Statistics
161,234
Total births since 1880
1954
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