Jarom

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,244 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

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Jarom is a boy's baby name with roots in both Hebrew and Latter-day Saint traditions. In the Book of Mormon, Jarom is a prophet who kept a sacred record. The name may derive from Hebrew roots meaning 'exalted' or related to Jehoram.

Jarom is used primarily in Latter-day Saint (Mormon) families, where Book of Mormon names carry deep religious significance. It has a strong, distinctive sound — two syllables with a crisp, assertive quality — that carries the spiritual weight of its scriptural origins.

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Jarom is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Jarom creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

1,244

Total births

Since 1973

2001

Peak

55 births

1973

First recorded

50 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jarom has 49+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.

First appeared: 1973Peak: 2001 (55 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jarom
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	20	#11289	▼
2010s	159	#5612	▼
2000s	390	#2842	▲
1990s	287	#2719	▲
1980s	225	#2467	▲
1970s	163	#2492	—

The Story of Jarom

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2001, Jarom is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jarom are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.

How rare is Jarom?

With 1,244 total births on record, Jarom remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1973, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 390 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jarom by the numbers

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Meeting one Jarom per day would take 3.4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(49 years, 1973–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jarom
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#13153	-5 (-50.0%)
2021	10	#7827	+5 (100.0%)
2020	5	#12887	-3 (-37.5%)
2018	8	#9157	-7 (-46.7%)
2017	15	#5918	-3 (-16.7%)
2016	18	#5215	+4 (28.6%)
2015	14	#6115	-5 (-26.3%)
2014	19	#4956	+5 (35.7%)
2013	14	#6051	-6 (-30.0%)
2012	20	#4777	-12 (-37.5%)
2011	32	#3393	+13 (68.4%)
2010	19	#4923	-10 (-34.5%)
2009	29	#3676	+2 (7.4%)
2008	27	#3872	-12 (-30.8%)
2007	39	#2995	+6 (18.2%)
2006	33	#3259	-6 (-15.4%)
2005	39	#2774	+3 (8.3%)
2004	36	#2865	-5 (-12.2%)
2003	41	#2526	-8 (-16.3%)
2002	49	#2173	-6 (-10.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarom a boy's or girl's name?

Jarom is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jarom most popular?

Jarom reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 55 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jarom?

Jarom is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,244 babies in the U.S. since 1973. Its peak was in 2001.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2022