Sacred name
Derived from the Greek name Hieronymos, it combines the elements 'hieros' (sacred) and 'onyma' (name). It was famously borne by Saint Jerome, the 4th-century scholar who translated the Bible into Latin. While it was a mid-century staple in the US, it has recently become a rare, vintage choice.
Less common today
Jerome isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #264 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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