US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Jerome is predominantly a male name in the United States, and has declined in use since the 1950s. There are approximately 90,000 people named Jerome in the US today.
The name Jerome's root letters are JRM.
Since JRM names are initialized by the judicious, judgmental, and justice-loving J, theysuggest rather conservative individuals concerned with tradition and old-fashioned values. But very often, people who have names containing the letter R -- the icon of all things romantic, rakish, rebellious, risqué, ruddy, randy, racy, and robust -- also exhibit a rather cheeky sexuality. The letter M, on the other hand, is the symbol for all that is maternal, motherly and merciful andsuggests a man in touch with his feminine side. All told, we expect the JRM to be a man of uncommon bonhomie and solidly grounded by a nucleus of rationality. It’s worth noting that since words ending with the high-pitched letters Y, IE, or I are associated with all things funny, sunny, silly, goofy, happy, and zany, the Jeremys of this world tend to be a little more flamboyant than most.
Unless you know them well, you might think that Jeromes are just regular nice guys with a bit of a conformist streak. It’s only when you’ve been exposed to them in an intimate way that you’ll discover that they more than meet FDA requirements for emotional receptivity. But don’t expect to be welcomed into their personal realm without an invitation; Jeromes are quite protective about their inner lives and it will take some patience on your part before you’ll discover if you’ve been deemed worthy. But even if you know them superficially you’ll have to concede that they are wonderful listeners (if not the most forthcoming talkers) and are always willing to help you through your issues. And don’t ever worry that your privacy isn’t going to be safe; like most J-named people, Jeromes are as dependable as passports.
Money is important to Jeromes, but you’ll rarely see them flashing it around. These are people who save their money for rainy days and who need the security that only a fat savings-book can provide. Still, Jeromes would never trade job satisfaction for money, and when it comes to their careers, they are independently minded enough to end up owning their own businesses. While they don’t have an inordinate need to be in the spotlight, they do have a strong need to be noticed for their efforts and it isn’t uncommon for Jeromes to have their diplomas, awards and trophies prominently displayed in their homes.
Most Jeromes will put off choosing their mates until they meet someone who shares their traditional values. The intermittently narrow-minded Jeromes may prove to be a little bull-headed at times, but the best way to get their attention is through patience and persistence. The JRM responds better to a whisper than a shout.
