Jerome
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Sacred Name; Holy Name
Background: The name Jerome originates from the Greek name Hieronymos (Ἱερόνυμος), which combines the elements 'hieros' (ἱερός), meaning 'sacred,' and 'onoma' (ὄνομα), meaning 'name.' The Latin adoption of this name retains its meaning, highlighting its significance as a designation that conveys holiness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#211
Total births
162,136
Most popular decade
1950s
(89,640 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-534 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 52
- First year rank
- #225
- Peak year
- 1954
- Peak year births
- 3,113
- Peak rank
- #114
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 143
- Recent rank
- #1,334
Female
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,360
- Peak year
- 1960
- Peak year births
- 28
- Peak rank
- #2,196
- Most recent year
- 1993
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,441
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).