Jerome is a male given name of Latin origin, meaning "upright" or "sacred." It was brought to prominence through early Christian saints, notably Saint Jerome, theologian and historian born around 347 AD. In medieval times, it was particularly popular in France, where it derived from the Latin name Hieronymus. Jerome has been used across various cultures over time, including in English-speaking countries like England and the United States. It is sometimes shortened to Jerry or Rome, and its feminine form is Jeroma.
The name Jerome experienced a significant increase in popularity from the early 1950s to the late 1960s, with peaks of over 20 births per year between 1957 and 1968. However, its usage has declined since then, dropping below 10 births per year after 1988. Overall, there were a total of 1062 births named Jerome from 1912 to 1993.