Declining since 2001, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarom since 1973
Babies named Jarom per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 225 |
| 1990s | 287 |
| 2000s | 390 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Jarom is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. Its peak usage occurred in 2001, and since then its frequency has steadily declined. By 2025, the name ranked 12,008 with a one-in-341,615 incidence, making it a highly uncommon choice. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be an English respelling of the Slavic name Jaromir or a creative variation of Jerom. Its etymology is not clearly documented, suggesting a modern coinage rather than a traditional name. Despite its obscurity, Jarom has a phonetic simplicity that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet straightforward name.
The name Jarom is a rare modern given name, likely a respelling or abbreviation of Jaromir (a Slavic name meaning 'spring' or 'fierce') or a variant of Jerom. It has been used in the United States since at least 1973, but its exact derivation is unclear and may be a invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jar
Variants: Jaromir
Sibling names for Jarom
Names that share Jarom's style, for a brother or sister.
