Jerome Caldwell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerome Caldwell — Greek
162K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerome Caldwell is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Jerome is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Jerome is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek given name Ἱερώνυμος, Hierōnymos, "sacred name"; from ἱερός, hierós, "sacred", and ὄνυμα, ónyma, an alternative form of ὄνομα, ónoma, "name". It is the name of a prominent Christian saint, Saint Jerome, the translator of the Vulgate. Jerome ranked among the top 200 names given to boys born in the United States between 1903 and 1985. Since then its use has declined and the name was ranked 616th as the name given to American boys born in 2008. The surname Caldwell: Abel Payne Caldwell (1865–1917), American journalist, newspaper publisher, and editor Alastair Caldwell (born 1943) British Formula One motor-racing team manager Alexander Caldwell (1830–1917), American politician from Kansas Alexander Caldwell (Virginia judge) (1774–1839), American federal judge from Virginia Alfred Caldwell (1903–1998), American landscape architect Andre Caldwell (born 1985), American football player Anne Caldwell (1868–1936), American librettist Billy Caldwell (1782–1841), also known as Sauganash, Potawatomi-British settler near Chicago Blake Caldwell (born 1984), American . Jerome is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 162K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jerome reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jerome

Greek

Jerome is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek given name Ἱερώνυμος, Hierōnymos, "sacred name"; from ἱερός, hierós, "sacred", and ὄνυμα, ónyma, an alternative form of ὄνομα, ónoma, "name". It is the name of a prominent Christian saint, Saint Jerome, the translator of the Vulgate. Jerome ranked among the top 200 names given to boys born in the United States between 1903 and 1985. Since then its use has declined and the name was ranked 616th as the name given to American boys born in 2008.

Surname: Caldwell

English

Abel Payne Caldwell (1865–1917), American journalist, newspaper publisher, and editor Alastair Caldwell (born 1943) British Formula One motor-racing team manager Alexander Caldwell (1830–1917), American politician from Kansas Alexander Caldwell (Virginia judge) (1774–1839), American federal judge from Virginia Alfred Caldwell (1903–1998), American landscape architect Andre Caldwell (born 1985), American football player Anne Caldwell (1868–1936), American librettist Billy Caldwell (1782–1841), also known as Sauganash, Potawatomi-British settler near Chicago Blake Caldwell (born 1984), American .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jerome is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jerome by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jerome Caldwell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jerome Caldwell:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jerome?
The first name Jerome originates from Greek. Jerome is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek given name Ἱερώνυμος, Hierōnymos, "sacred name"; from ἱερός, hierós, "sacred", and ὄνυμα, ónyma, an alternative form of ὄνομα, ónoma, "name". It is the name of a prominent Christian saint, Saint Jerome, the translator of the Vulgate. Jerome ranked among the top 200 names given to boys born in the United States between 1903 and 1985. Since then its use has declined and the name was ranked 616th as the name given to American boys born in 2008.
When was Jerome most popular?
The name Jerome reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Caldwell?
The surname Caldwell originates from English. Abel Payne Caldwell (1865–1917), American journalist, newspaper publisher, and editor Alastair Caldwell (born 1943) British Formula One motor-racing team manager Alexander Caldwell (1830–1917), American politician from Kansas Alexander Caldwell (Virginia judge) (1774–1839), American federal judge from Virginia Alfred Caldwell (1903–1998), American landscape architect Andre Caldwell (born 1985), American football player Anne Caldwell (1868–1936), American librettist Billy Caldwell (1782–1841), also known as Sauganash, Potawatomi-British settler near Chicago Blake Caldwell (born 1984), American .
What are the origins of the name Jerome Caldwell?
The name Jerome Caldwell combines two different traditions: the first name Jerome has Greek roots, while the surname Caldwell originates from English.
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