Jerime
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially a variation of the name Jerome.
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Jerime. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerime today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerime births was 1976 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerime. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
1976
27 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1996 SSA rank
#7,501
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Jerime: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerime from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerime by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jerime during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerime
The name Jerime is a variant of the biblical name Jerome, which has its roots in the Greek name Hieronymus. The name Hieronymus is derived from the Greek words "hieros" meaning sacred, and "onyma" meaning name. It is believed that the name Jerime originated as a simplified version of Jerome, possibly arising from regional dialects or linguistic variations over time.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jerime can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Latin and Greek influences were prominent. It is possible that the name was adopted by families or individuals who sought to honor the legacy of Saint Jerome, a renowned scholar and translator of the Bible from the 4th century AD.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jerime was Jerime of Aragon, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 13th century. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long effort to drive out the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.
In the 16th century, Jerime Bautista was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from the Renaissance period. His works, which included religious art and portraiture, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Jerime Lansberg was a Dutch mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is credited with developing one of the earliest methods for calculating the orbits of comets.
In the 19th century, Jerime Whitaker was an American abolitionist and minister who actively campaigned against slavery and advocated for civil rights. He was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and worked tirelessly to promote equality and social justice.
Another notable figure with the name Jerime was Jerime Barker, an Australian explorer and adventurer from the late 19th century. He led several expeditions into the remote regions of Australia, documenting the landscapes, flora, and fauna, and contributing to the knowledge of the continent's geography.
While the name Jerime may not be as common as its counterpart Jerome, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on various fields and contributing to the tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Jerime + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jerime: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerime?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerime going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Jerime a common name?
We classify Jerime as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 281 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerime most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerime was 1976, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerime is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jerime a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerime in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.