Name meaning & stats
Jerome
Jerome means “sacred name” (Ancient Greek origin). 118,206 US babies since 1940, peak 1954. Notable Jeromes are 2.7× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“sacred name”
Ancient GreekWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1954
118,206 US babies were named Jerome between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jeromes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 2.7× | High · 53 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.9× | High · 40 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Medium · 22 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | Medium · 15 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Jeromes show up 2.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Jerome has a surprise career: 2.1×
Spelling family
Jerome is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1954)