Jerome

Jerome is a boy's name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 143 boys in the United States.

Jerome at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/

About the name Jerome

Jerome belongs to the Greek tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jerome first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #93 in 1938, and in 2024 143 babies received the name — 161,074 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jerome in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#93 in 1938
Peak year
1954
Babies named Jerome in 2024
143
Total since 1880
161,074

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jerome mean?

The meaning of Jerome is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jerome a boy or girl name?

Jerome is a boy name. In 2024, 143 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jerome?

Jerome comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Jerome?

Jerome first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #93 in 1938, and 143 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jerome?

Jerome is pronounced /d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/ (IPA).

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