Jeromy
Jeromy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; God will exalt.
Origin and history
Jeromy is a modern spelling variant of Jeremy, which itself derives from the biblical Hebrew name Jeremiah. It means 'appointed by God' or 'God will exalt'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it experienced moderate use in the late 20th century in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,798 babies in the United States have been named Jeromy since 1880. It ranks #1774 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (16 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- WA (4.6 %)
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 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,109 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,505 |
| 1990-2000 | 765 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 97 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Jeromy
- Jeromy Burnitz: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Jerry, Jere, Jer
Fun facts
- Jeromy is a phonetic spelling variant of Jeremy, which developed as the English form of the Hebrew Jeremiah.
- The spelling Jeromy saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.