Gerome
Meaningsacred name · French form of Jerome
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,384 in 1964
6 babies were named Gerome in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gerome you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gerome, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gerome would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGerome first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1964, when it ranked #1,384. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningGerome is a French form of Jerome, which means “sacred name”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Gerome
Gerome is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “sacred name”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ome”. US birth records list Gerome for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 90 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1964, when it ranked #1,384 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.2 | 308,880 boys |
| 1920s | 5.3 | 189,753 boys |
| 1930s | 5.1 | 196,464 boys |
| 1940s | 7.4 | 135,135 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 93,284 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 77,580 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,472 boys |
| 1980s | 8.5 | 117,925 boys |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 184,502 boys |
| 2000s | 4.8 | 207,900 boys |
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 boys |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 789,474 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gerome
What does the name Gerome mean?
Gerome means “sacred name” in French, as a form of Jerome.
What is the origin of the name Gerome?
Gerome has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gerome a boy or girl name?
Gerome is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gerome?
Gerome ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1964 (#1,384).