Boy
Jerome
sacred name, holy name
About Jerome
Distinguished and scholarly, Jerome evokes images of quiet intelligence and thoughtful contemplation. This name has graced thinkers, artists, and leaders throughout history, carrying an air of intellectual sophistication that never feels pretentious. Jerome possesses a gentle strength, a name that suggests someone who leads through wisdom rather than force. It's refined without being stuffy, classic without being outdated. The name flows beautifully in conversation, with a rhythm that's both soothing and memorable. Jerome works wonderfully across all ages—equally fitting for a curious toddler, a studious teenager, and a respected professional. Parents choosing Jerome are selecting a name with depth and character, one that hints at a person of substance and thoughtfulness. It's the kind of name that ages gracefully, never feeling out of place regardless of era or setting. Jerome offers a quiet confidence, a name that doesn't shout for attention but earns respect naturally through its inherent dignity and timeless appeal.
Popularity of the Name Jerome
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #229 | ||||
| 1881 | #258 | ||||
| 1882 | #263 | ||||
| 1883 | #276 | ||||
| 1884 | #286 | ||||
| 1885 | #226 | ||||
| 1886 | #239 | ||||
| 1887 | #285 | ||||
| 1888 | #306 | ||||
| 1889 | #235 | ||||
| 1890 | #205 | ||||
| 1891 | #250 | ||||
| 1892 | #267 | ||||
| 1893 | #250 | ||||
| 1894 | #269 | ||||
| 1895 | #230 | ||||
| 1896 | #203 | ||||
| 1897 | #217 | ||||
| 1898 | #249 | ||||
| 1899 | #206 | ||||
| 1900 | #213 | ||||
| 1901 | #205 | ||||
| 1902 | #217 | ||||
| 1903 | #178 | ||||
| 1904 | #178 | ||||
| 1905 | #199 | ||||
| 1906 | #175 | ||||
| 1907 | #198 | ||||
| 1908 | #175 | ||||
| 1909 | #174 | ||||
| 1910 | #159 | ||||
| 1911 | #159 | ||||
| 1912 | #133 | ||||
| 1913 | #141 | ||||
| 1914 | #136 | ||||
| 1915 | #140 | ||||
| 1916 | #138 | ||||
| 1917 | #133 | ||||
| 1918 | #136 | ||||
| 1919 | #134 | ||||
| 1920 | #126 | ||||
| 1921 | #125 | ||||
| 1922 | #121 | ||||
| 1923 | #118 | ||||
| 1924 | #114 | ||||
| 1925 | #113 | ||||
| 1926 | #114 | ||||
| 1927 | #111 | ||||
| 1928 | #110 | ||||
| 1929 | #110 | ||||
| 1930 | #105 | ||||
| 1931 | #103 | ||||
| 1932 | #107 | ||||
| 1933 | #105 | ||||
| 1934 | #107 | ||||
| 1935 | #96 | ||||
| 1936 | #98 | ||||
| 1937 | #100 | ||||
| 1938 | #93 | ||||
| 1939 | #93 | ||||
| 1940 | #95 | ||||
| 1941 | #101 | ||||
| 1942 | #104 | ||||
| 1943 | #109 | ||||
| 1944 | #117 | ||||
| 1945 | #122 | ||||
| 1946 | #114 | ||||
| 1947 | #110 | ||||
| 1948 | #110 | ||||
| 1949 | #104 | ||||
| 1950 | #103 | ||||
| 1951 | #103 | ||||
| 1952 | #105 | ||||
| 1953 | #107 | ||||
| 1954 | #114 | ||||
| 1955 | #112 | ||||
| 1956 | #117 | ||||
| 1957 | #126 | ||||
| 1958 | #129 | ||||
| 1959 | #133 | ||||
| 1960 | #133 | ||||
| 1961 | #136 | ||||
| 1962 | #131 | ||||
| 1963 | #128 | ||||
| 1964 | #140 | #120 | |||
| 1965 | #142 | #126 | |||
| 1966 | #147 | #174 | |||
| 1967 | #153 | #160 | |||
| 1968 | #161 | #152 | |||
| 1969 | #166 | #190 | |||
| 1970 | #168 | #183 | |||
| 1971 | #160 | #166 | |||
| 1972 | #166 | #191 | |||
| 1973 | #164 | #290 | #205 | ||
| 1974 | #169 | #247 | |||
| 1975 | #165 | #201 | |||
| 1976 | #166 | #214 | |||
| 1977 | #175 | #212 | |||
| 1978 | #173 | #256 | #180 | ||
| 1979 | #177 | #198 | |||
| 1980 | #178 | #277 | #199 | ||
| 1981 | #183 | #237 | #233 | ||
| 1982 | #191 | #249 | #258 | ||
| 1983 | #194 | #232 | #221 | ||
| 1984 | #199 | #267 | #211 | ||
| 1985 | #200 | #192 | #255 | ||
| 1986 | #207 | #195 | #239 | ||
| 1987 | #212 | #153 | #194 | ||
| 1988 | #223 | #217 | #245 | ||
| 1989 | #249 | #224 | #288 | ||
| 1990 | #264 | #163 | #358 | ||
| 1991 | #284 | #134 | #225 | #178 | |
| 1992 | #298 | #133 | #282 | #159 | |
| 1993 | #325 | #151 | #322 | #157 | |
| 1994 | #338 | #186 | #253 | #173 | |
| 1995 | #371 | #144 | #230 | #188 | |
| 1996 | #393 | #151 | #229 | #181 | |
| 1997 | #427 | #308 | #193 | #360 | #172 |
| 1998 | #412 | #357 | #184 | #182 | |
| 1999 | #446 | #438 | #231 | #418 | #170 |
| 2000 | #494 | #441 | #228 | #297 | #188 |
| 2001 | #488 | #454 | #193 | #171 | |
| 2002 | #488 | #438 | #229 | #369 | #197 |
| 2003 | #547 | #476 | #233 | #572 | #205 |
| 2004 | #554 | #535 | #289 | #183 | |
| 2005 | #556 | #610 | #173 | #194 | |
| 2006 | #578 | #589 | #276 | #452 | #219 |
| 2007 | #603 | #552 | #231 | #573 | #204 |
| 2008 | #619 | #676 | #203 | #642 | #220 |
| 2009 | #677 | #768 | #286 | #790 | #250 |
| 2010 | #742 | #754 | #328 | #796 | #274 |
| 2011 | #742 | #826 | #346 | #256 | |
| 2012 | #708 | #927 | #233 | #519 | #312 |
| 2013 | #767 | #995 | #316 | #310 | |
| 2014 | #802 | #525 | #342 | ||
| 2015 | #837 | #585 | #395 | ||
| 2016 | #838 | #413 | #801 | #468 | |
| 2017 | #858 | #493 | |||
| 2018 | #869 | #780 | #471 | ||
| 2019 | #912 | #805 | #588 | ||
| 2020 | #442 | #565 | #676 | ||
| 2024 | #348 | #591 | #752 | ||
| 2021 | #802 | #685 | |||
| 2022 | #687 | #757 | |||
| 2023 | #471 | #702 | |||
| 2025 | #998 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jerome
- Jeremy
- Jérôme
- Gerolamo
- Jerônimo
- Jerónimo
Names Similar to Jerome
Nicknames for Jerome
- Jer
- Rome
- Jerry
- Romy
- Romey
Famous People Named Jerome
| Jerome Bettis | Former American football player and NFL Hall of Famer |
| Jerome Robbins | Renowned American choreographer and dancer |
| Jerome Powell | Former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve |
| Jerome K. Jerome | English writer and humorist, known for "Three Men in a Boat" |
| Jerome Karle | American Nobel laureate in chemistry |
| Jerome Flynn | British actor and singer known for "Game of Thrones" |
| Jerome Boateng | German professional footballer |
| Jerome Bonaparte | Younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Jerome Iginla | Former Canadian ice hockey player and NHL star |
| Jerome Corsi | American author and political commentator |
| Jerome Hanus | American Catholic archbishop and scholar |
| Jerome Isaac Friedman | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Jerome Le Banner | French kickboxer and martial artist |
| Jerome Simpson | Former American football wide receiver |
| Jerome Rothenberg | American poet and anthologist |
| Jerome Brown | Late American football defensive tackle |
| Jerome Thomas | English footballer |
| Jerome Russell | American entrepreneur and hair product innovator |
| Jerome Richardson | American jazz musician and saxophonist |
Characters Named Jerome
| Jerome "Jerry" Seinfeld | Main character from the TV show "Seinfeld" |
| Jerome Valeska | Character from the TV series "Gotham" |
| Jerome Horwitz | Curly Howard - One of the Three Stooges |
| Jerome Eugene Morrow | Character from the movie "Gattaca" |
| Jerome "Chef" McElroy | Character from the TV show "South Park" |
| Jerome Lester "Jerry" Horowitz | Tom and Jerry - Animated character |
| Jerome Raxten | Character from the novel "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell |
| Jerome "Jerry" Lundegaard | Character from the movie "Fargo" |
| Jerome "Junkyard" Johnson | Character from the movie "Stand by Me" |
| Jerome Whittaker | Character from the movie "Real Genius" |
| Jerome "Jerry" Renault | Character from the novel "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier |
| Jerome Littlefield | Character from the movie "Airplane!" |
| Jerome Lippincott | Character from the movie "10 Things I Hate About You" |
| Jerome Facher | Character from the movie "A Civil Action" |
| Jerome Squalor | Character from the book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket |
| Jerome "Jerry" Calhoun | Character from the movie "Singles" |
| Jerome K. Jerome | Character from the movie "Idle Thoughts" |
| Jerome Beidler | Character from the book "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life" by Wendy Mass |
| Jerome Clarke | Character from the TV series "Thunderbirds Are Go" |