Jerome
girl nameJerome entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1906 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1906
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2777 |
| 1920s | #2647 |
| 1930s | #2616 |
| 1940s | #3033 |
| 1950s | #2769 |
| 1960s | #3241 |
| 1970s | #4213 |
| 1980s | #5999 |
| 1990s | #12476 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Jerome are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerome alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerome in 2025?
- Jerome is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jerome most popular?
- Jerome peaked in 1933, reaching #1906 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jerome with classmates?
- Jerome will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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