Jeromy: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	56	6	–	#1,209
1970s	2,109	211	+3666%	#442
1980s	1,505	151	-29%	#557
1990s	765	77	-49%	#956
2000s	253	25	-67%	#2,401
2010s	97	10	-62%	#5,161
2020s (to 2025)	13	2	-78%	#10,024

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#1,209

1970s

2,109

211

+3666%

#442

1980s

1,505

151

-29%

#557

1990s

765

-49%

#956

2000s

253

-67%

#2,401

2010s

-62%

#5,161

2020s (to 2025)

-78%

#10,024

The story of Jeromy

Jeromy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,266 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1967, 4,798 American babies have been named Jeromy. Its peak came in 1976, when 313 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Jeromy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jeromy?

The median living Jeromy is about 44 years old; half are between 36 and 49. An estimated 4,500 people named Jeromy are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jeromy year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,266
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	7	#10,024
2019	6	#11,388
2018	–	–
2017	8	#9,238
2016	9	#8,447
2015	18	#5,161
2014	7	#10,127
2013	9	#8,421
2012	17	#5,362
2011	13	#6,396
2010	10	#7,836
2009	10	#7,972
2008	22	#4,461
2007	25	#4,062
2006	14	#5,923
2005	21	#4,261
2004	26	#3,578
2003	33	#2,961
2002	31	#2,978
2001	31	#2,960
2000	40	#2,401
1995	60	#1,570
1990	115	#986
1985	129	#783
1980	238	#557
1975	220	#542
1970	99	#815
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jeromy, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jeromy?

The median living Jeromy is about 44 years old. Half of all living Jeromys are between 36 and 49 years old.

How many people named Jeromy are alive today?

An estimated 4,500 people named Jeromy are alive in the United States, based on 4,798 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Jeromy in 2025?

Jeromy ranked #11,266 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jeromy?

4,798 babies have been named Jeromy in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeromy most popular?

Jeromy peaked in 1976, when 313 newborns received the name.

Is Jeromy a boy or girl name?

Jeromy is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeromy rising or falling?

Jeromy is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Jeromy popularity over time

The story of Jeromy

How old are people named Jeromy?

Jeromy year by year

Frequently asked questions

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