Jeromy

A boy's name of Greek origin with 4,793 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Jeromy peaked during the Gen X years, when 313 babies received this name in a single year (1976). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Jeromy has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Jeromy is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jeromy is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Jeremy, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' Jeremiah was a major Old Testament prophet who wrote the Book of Lamentations.

Jeromy was used in mid-20th century America as a simplified spelling of Jeremy or Jeremiah. It carries the prophetic heritage of its biblical root while wearing a slightly more casual, American face.

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Phonetically, Jeromy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jeromy’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

4,793

Total births

Since 1967

1976

Peak year

313 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jeromy has 53+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.

First appeared: 1967Peak: 1976 (313 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jeromy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	7	#10022	▼
2010s	97	#8040	▼
2000s	253	#4155	▼
1990s	765	#1521	▼
1980s	1,505	#753	▼
1970s	2,110	#577	▲
1960s	56	#2822	—

The Story of Jeromy

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1976, Jeromy is a Gen X staple. Boys named Jeromy are most likely born between 1967 and 1986.

How rare is Jeromy?

With 4,793 total births on record, Jeromy remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1967, peaked in the 1970s with 2,110 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jeromy by the numbers

Would fill 100 school buses
Meeting one Jeromy per day would take 13.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1967–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jeromy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	7	#10022	+1 (16.7%)
2019	6	#11384	-2 (-25.0%)
2017	8	#9234	-1 (-11.1%)
2016	9	#8446	-9 (-50.0%)
2015	18	#5160	+11 (157.1%)
2014	7	#10124	-2 (-22.2%)
2013	9	#8421	-8 (-47.1%)
2012	17	#5361	+4 (30.8%)
2011	13	#6396	+3 (30.0%)
2010	10	#7836	0
2009	10	#7969	-12 (-54.5%)
2008	22	#4460	-3 (-12.0%)
2007	25	#4062	+11 (78.6%)
2006	14	#5923	-7 (-33.3%)
2005	21	#4261	-5 (-19.2%)
2004	26	#3578	-7 (-21.2%)
2003	33	#2961	+2 (6.5%)
2002	31	#2978	0
2001	31	#2960	-9 (-22.5%)
2000	40	#2401	-11 (-21.6%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jeromy is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jeromy most popular?

Jeromy reached its peak popularity in 1976 with 313 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jeromy?

Jeromy is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 4,793 babies in the U.S. since 1967. Its peak was in 1976.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2020