US Popularity:2337
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Sacred name
Jerome is a boy’s name with ancient Greek origins and modern American ones. This timeless classic means “sacred name,” which beautifully conveys your feelings towards baby. Deriving from the Greek name, Hierōnymos, this was also the name of a prominent Christian saint. If you’re looking for a boy’s name beginning with J that has an ancient Greek root, Jerome is a fantastic choice.

Jerome Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jerome is currently #1159 on The Bump
Boy:Jerome is currently #318 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jerome is currently #2337 in U.S. births
Boy:Jerome is currently #806 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2337
in 2023
+ 83
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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