Jerónimo

Jerónimo is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “sacred and name.” In 2024 it was given to 67 boys in the United States.

Jerónimo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“sacred and name”

About the name Jerónimo

Jerónimo belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “sacred and name” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jerónimo first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1944 in 2023, and in 2024 67 babies received the name — 2,198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jerónimo in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1944 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Jerónimo in 2024
67
Total since 1880
2,198

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jerónimo mean?

Jerónimo means “sacred and name” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jerónimo a boy or girl name?

Jerónimo is a boy name. In 2024, 67 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jerónimo?

Jerónimo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Jerónimo?

Jerónimo first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1944 in 2023, and 67 babies were given the name in 2024.

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