Jeromi
A masculine name of Greek origin, representing a combination of the names Jerome and Michael.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Jeromi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeromi today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeromi births was 1976 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeromi. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeromi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1976
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,812
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Jeromi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeromi 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 18 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
Jeromi 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 Jeromi 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 Jeromi
The name Jeromi has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the name Hieronymus, which itself comes from the Greek name Hieronymos. This name can be traced back to ancient times, with the earliest known instances appearing in texts from the 4th century BC. The name is composed of the Greek words "hieros" meaning sacred, and "onoma" meaning name, essentially translating to "sacred name."
One of the most well-known historical figures with this name was Saint Jerome (c. 347-420 AD), a Christian scholar and priest renowned for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. His influence was immense, and his name became popular throughout Christendom, with various spellings and variations emerging, including Jeromi.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jeromi gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Catholic Church. It was a common name among clergy and religious orders, but also found its way into secular society. One notable bearer of the name was Jeromi de Munió (c. 1265-1335), a Catalan philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual life of the time.
As the Renaissance period unfolded, the name Jeromi continued to be used, though with varying degrees of popularity in different regions. In Italy, for instance, the name enjoyed a resurgence with figures like Jeromi Benivieni (1453-1542), a Florentine poet and philosopher who was part of the Platonic Academy in Florence.
Moving into the early modern era, the name Jeromi gained traction in parts of Central and Eastern Europe. One prominent individual was Jeromi Kajsiewicz (1812-1873), a Polish Catholic priest and one of the founders of the Congregation of the Resurrection. Another noteworthy figure was Jeromi Muljačić (1847-1925), a Croatian philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.
Over the centuries, the name Jeromi has maintained a presence, albeit with varying levels of popularity across different cultures and time periods. While it may not be among the most common names today, its rich history and connections to influential figures in various fields have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Jeromi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeromi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeromi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeromi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeromi 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Jeromi a common name?
We classify Jeromi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeromi most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeromi was 1976, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeromi is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeromi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeromi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeromi 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.
Is Jeromi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeromi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeromi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jeromi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.