Jerome
From the Old French vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ancient Greek Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnumos).
Every Jerome since 1880 — 162,296 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerome
Jerome is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,257 in 2025 with 158 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 162,296 American babies have been named Jerome. Its peak came in 1954, when 3,129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jerome stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerome year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 158 | #1,257 |
| 2024 | — | — | 146 | #1,323 |
| 2023 | — | — | 186 | #1,135 |
| 2022 | — | — | 181 | #1,148 |
| 2021 | — | — | 188 | #1,105 |
| 2020 | — | — | 211 | #1,002 |
| 2019 | — | — | 242 | #912 |
| 2018 | — | — | 252 | #869 |
| 2017 | — | — | 255 | #858 |
| 2016 | — | — | 270 | #838 |
| 2015 | — | — | 269 | #837 |
| 2014 | — | — | 287 | #802 |
| 2013 | — | — | 294 | #767 |
| 2012 | — | — | 336 | #708 |
| 2011 | — | — | 306 | #742 |
| 2010 | — | — | 306 | #742 |
| 2009 | — | — | 359 | #677 |
| 2008 | — | — | 400 | #619 |
| 2007 | — | — | 417 | #603 |
| 2006 | — | — | 429 | #578 |
| 2005 | — | — | 429 | #556 |
| 2004 | — | — | 414 | #554 |
| 2003 | — | — | 412 | #547 |
| 2002 | — | — | 472 | #488 |
| 2001 | — | — | 470 | #488 |
| 2000 | — | — | 462 | #494 |
| 1995 | — | — | 644 | #371 |
| 1990 | — | — | 1,019 | #264 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,804 | 1,211 | #200 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,076 | 1,385 | #178 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,283 | 1,437 | #165 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,151 | 1,724 | #168 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,049 | 2,143 | #142 |
| 1960 | 28 | #2,218 | 2,676 | #133 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,303 | 3,083 | #112 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,506 | 2,830 | #103 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,814 | 1,840 | #122 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,641 | 2,178 | #95 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,497 | 2,008 | #96 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,482 | 1,768 | #105 |
| 1925 | 11 | #3,032 | 1,563 | #113 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,808 | 1,285 | #126 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,000 | 907 | #140 |
| 1910 | — | — | 196 | #159 |
| 1905 | — | — | 87 | #199 |
| 1900 | — | — | 85 | #213 |
| 1895 | — | — | 58 | #230 |
| 1890 | — | — | 64 | #205 |
| 1885 | — | — | 53 | #226 |
| 1880 | — | — | 52 | #229 |
Famous people named Jerome
- Jerome Religious figure · 345–420
- Jerome Bruner Psychologist · 1915–2016
- Jerome K. Jerome Writer · 1859–1927
- Jerome of Prague Philosopher · 1379–1416
- Jerome Karle Chemist · 1918–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jerome mean?
From the Old French vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ancient Greek Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnumos).
How popular is the name Jerome in 2025?
Jerome ranked #1,257 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 158 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerome?
162,296 babies have been named Jerome in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerome most popular?
Jerome peaked in 1954, when 3,129 newborns received the name.
Is Jerome a boy or girl name?
Jerome is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerome rising or falling?
Jerome is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jerome?
Well-known people named Jerome include Jerome (religious figure), Jerome Bruner (psychologist), Jerome K. Jerome (writer).