Jeron
Jeron is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sacred name or holy name, derived from the Greek Hieronymos.
Origin and history
Jeron is a masculine given name, often considered a modern phonetic variant or contraction of Jerome, which traces back to the Ancient Greek name Hieronymos. In the United States, it has remained a relatively rare name throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It offers a contemporary sound while retaining classic linguistic roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,318 babies in the United States have been named Jeron since 1880. It ranks #2688 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.4 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- OH (12.4 %)
- IL (8 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 283 |
| 1980-1990 | 532 |
| 1990-2000 | 616 |
| 2000-2010 | 501 |
| 2010-2019 | 232 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Famous people named Jeron
- Jeron Roberts: athlete, basketball player
Nicknames
Jerry, Ron
Fun facts
- Jeron developed as a streamlined, modern English spelling variant of the traditional name Jerome.
- Over 2,300 boys in the United States have been given the name Jeron since official SSA recordkeeping began in 1880.