Jarom
Jarom is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will establish or may God raise up.
Origin and history
Jarom is a masculine given name of biblical Hebrew origin, famously featured in the Book of Mormon as a prophet and author of the Book of Jarom. In the United States, it is predominantly used within the Latter-day Saint community. The name remains relatively rare overall, with just over 1,200 recorded US births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,249 babies in the United States have been named Jarom since 1880. It ranks #3449 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- UT (74.3 %)
- AZ (10.3 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- ID (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 390 |
| 2010-2019 | 159 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Jarom
- Jarom Jordan: broadcaster, television host
Fun facts
- Jarom is a specific book and prophet within the Latter-day Saint scriptural tradition.
- The vast majority of individuals named Jarom in the US are born in Utah and neighboring Intermountain West states.