Rising since 1986, #1,906 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeronimo since 1912
Babies named Jeronimo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 190 |
| 1990s | 266 |
| 2000s | 389 |
| 2010s | 603 |
| 2020s | 390 |
Meaning & origin
Jeronimo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jerome, a name with ancient Greek roots meaning 'sacred name.' In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1912, though it has always been rare. As of 2025, it ranks 1906, meaning about 1 in 20,830 boys receives the name. Its popularity has been on a gradual upward trajectory since 1986, and 2025 marks its peak year so far. The name is most commonly given in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Florida, suggesting a concentration in states with significant Hispanic populations. Jeronimo remains a distinctive choice that honors cultural heritage without being widely used, appealing to parents seeking a name with religious and historical resonance.
Jeronimo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jerome, which derives from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning 'sacred name' (hieros 'holy' + onoma 'name'). Saint Jerome (c. 347-420) was a Church Father known for translating the Bible into Latin. The name was common in medieval Spain and Portugal and was carried to the New World by early explorers. Modern usage, while uncommon, has been rising slowly since the 1980s, particularly in the United States.
Where Jeronimo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jero, Nimo, Jerry
Variants: Jerónimo, Gerónimo, Girolamo, Hieronymus
Sibling names for Jeronimo
Names that share Jeronimo's style, for a brother or sister.
