Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeroline since 1916
Babies named Jeroline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeroline's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeroline is a rare American coinage that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1916. The name reached its peak year in 1934, a time when blended and elaborate feminine forms were fashionable. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low, with no recent resurgence. The name combines the traditional Jerome with the popular suffix -line, mirroring names like Caroline and Geraldine. While never widespread, Jeroline retained a niche appeal through the 1930s and 1940s.
Jeroline appears to be a modern blend name, combining the masculine name Jerome (from Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name') with the feminine suffix -line, as seen in Caroline. It may also be a feminine elaboration of Jerome directly. The name saw modest use in the United States in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in 1934, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Jerry, Lina, Line
Sibling names for Jeroline
Names that share Jeroline's style, for a brother or sister.
