Jerrome
A masculine name derived from the Greek name Hieronymus, meaning "sacred name".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jerrome. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerrome today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrome births was 1989 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrome. 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 Jerrome. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1989
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#7,411
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jerrome: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerrome 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 Jerrome during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerrome
The name Jerrome has its origins in the ancient Latin language, specifically deriving from the word "Hieronymus". This name was initially associated with the early Christian era, emerging around the 4th century AD.
The name Hieronymus was derived from the Greek words "hieros", meaning sacred or holy, and "onoma", meaning name. It was often translated as "sacred name" or "holy name". The name gained widespread recognition and popularity due to Saint Jerome, one of the most influential scholars and translators of the early Christian Church.
Saint Jerome, born around 347 AD in Stridon (modern-day Croatia/Slovenia), is renowned for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. His prolific works and contributions to the study of scripture earned him recognition as a Doctor of the Church. He is celebrated annually on September 30th, which is observed as the Feast of Saint Jerome.
The name Jerrome, with its variant spellings such as Jerome, Jerrold, and Jeremiah, can be traced back to several notable historical figures throughout the ages. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jerome of Stridon (c. 347-420 AD), who is none other than Saint Jerome himself.
Another prominent figure bearing this name was Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516), a renowned Dutch Renaissance painter known for his intricate and enigmatic works depicting fantastical imagery and moral allegories.
In the literary world, Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927), an English writer and humorist, gained fame for his comic masterpiece "Three Men in a Boat". His witty observations and humorous depictions of English life made him a celebrated author of his time.
The name also found its way into the realm of music, with Jerome Kern (1885-1945), an American composer who significantly contributed to the development of American musical theater. His timeless compositions, such as "Ol' Man River" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", have become enduring classics.
Another noteworthy figure was Jerome Robbins (1918-1998), an American choreographer and director who left an indelible mark on the world of dance and theater. His innovative choreography for musicals like "West Side Story" and "Fiddler on the Roof" earned him widespread acclaim and numerous accolades.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Jerrome throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint across various fields and disciplines.
People
Jerrome + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerrome 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
Jerrome: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrome?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrome 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jerrome a common name?
We classify Jerrome as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerrome most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrome was 1989, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrome is about 36 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 Jerrome in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerrome a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrome 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 Jerrome still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerrome 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 Jerrome 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 common is the name Jerrome?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.