Gerome is a classic French given name derived from the Greek 'Hieronymus', which means 'sacred name'. It was popularized by 19th-century French painter Jean-Léon Gérôme, known for his depictions of historical and Oriental subjects. The name Gerome is often associated with elegance and sophistication, reflecting its historic usage in high society.
"Despite its unique spelling and pronunciation, Gerome has seen a varied number of births annually over the past century, with peaks in the mid-50s (28 births in 1953) and late 60s (32 births in 1964), but fewer than 10 births per year since the early 80s. The name's popularity seems to have significantly waned, with only 7 births recorded in 2023."