Gerome
Gerome is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sacred name or holy name.
Origin and history
Gerome is a variant of Jerome, deriving from the Ancient Greek name Hieronymos. Historically used as a masculine name, it carries a classical background through saintly and scholarly associations. In the United States, it is a relatively rare spelling compared to Jerome.
Popularity in the United States
1,313 babies in the United States have been named Gerome since 1880. It ranks #3393 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- SC (25.9 %)
- TN (16.7 %)
- IL (11.1 %)
- AL (9.3 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 58 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 217 |
| 1960-1970 | 248 |
| 1970-1980 | 219 |
| 1980-1990 | 156 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 96 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Rome
Fun facts
- Gerome is an alternative English spelling of Jerome, which entered the language via Old French.
- The name stems from the Greek components 'hieros' (sacred) and 'onyma' (name).