Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerime since 1972
Babies named Jerime per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 128 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerime is a respelled variant of Jerome, first recorded in the U.S. Social Security data in 1972. It reached its peak popularity in 1976, though overall usage has remained minimal. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its rare and unconventional spelling. As a modern English adaptation, it follows a pattern of phonetic respelling that emerged in the late 20th century. Despite its low frequency, Jerime remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Jerime is a respelled variant of Jerome, which derives from the Greek name Hieronymus, meaning 'sacred name' (from hieros 'sacred' and onoma 'name'). Jerome was popularized by Saint Jerome, the 4th-century scholar who translated the Bible into Latin. The spelling Jerime emerged as a modern phonetic adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jerry
Sibling names for Jerime
Names that share Jerime's style, for a brother or sister.
