Jeronimo
Jeronimo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sacred name or holy name.
Origin and history
Jeronimo is a variant spelling of Geronimo, derived from the Ancient Greek name Hieronymos. It translates to 'sacred name' or 'holy name'. In the United States, it is a moderately used masculine name, particularly among Spanish-speaking families.
Popularity in the United States
2,280 babies in the United States have been named Jeronimo since 1880. It ranks #2711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1538.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.5 %)
- CA (38 %)
- FL (19.3 %)
- NY (0.99 %)
- NJ (0.91 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 190 |
| 1990-2000 | 266 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 603 |
| 2020-2029 | 390 |
Nicknames
Jero
Fun facts
- Jeronimo is cognate with the English name Jerome and the Italian name Gerolamo.
- The name traces back to Saint Jerome, famous for creating the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible.