Gerome
Every Gerome since 1912 — 1,313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gerome
Gerome is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,126 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,313 American babies have been named Gerome. Its peak came in 1962, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gerome stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gerome year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,126 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,086 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,073 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,076 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,273 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,183 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,422 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,106 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,543 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,749 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,479 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,220 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,476 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,690 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,266 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,499 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,160 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,767 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,806 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,724 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,022 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,564 |
| 1955 | 24 | #1,582 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,771 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,126 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,934 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,861 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,535 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,618 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gerome in 2025?
Gerome ranked #11,126 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gerome?
1,313 babies have been named Gerome in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gerome most popular?
Gerome peaked in 1962, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Gerome a boy or girl name?
Gerome is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gerome rising or falling?
Gerome is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.