Jerome
boy name#1256 in 2025Jerome entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #93 in 1938, ranks #1256 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1256
rank today
#93
peak (1938)
158
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #258 |
| 1890s | #234 |
| 1900s | #191 |
| 1910s | #141 |
| 1920s | #116 |
| 1930s | #101 |
| 1940s | #109 |
| 1950s | #115 |
| 1960s | #144 |
| 1970s | #168 |
| 1980s | #204 |
| 1990s | #356 |
| 2000s | #560 |
| 2010s | #806 |
| 2020s | #1161 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jerome has been most popular in FL, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 95,000 people named Jerome are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerome alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 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 ranks #1256 among US boy names in 2025, with 158 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jerome most popular?
- Jerome peaked in 1938, reaching #93 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jerome with classmates?
- Jerome will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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