UK boy's name
Jeroen
A Dutch masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "spear thrower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jeroen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jeroen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1999 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Jeroen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jeroen ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Jeroen.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jeroen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Jeroen mean?
The name Jeroen has its origins in the Dutch language and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Germanic root name Gerhard, which is composed of the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "brave." The Dutch form Jeroen emerged as a diminutive variant of the name Gerhard, with the addition of the suffix "-oen."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeroen can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in historical records from the Low Countries. During this time, the name was primarily used among the Dutch-speaking population of the Netherlands and parts of modern-day Belgium.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual bearing the name Jeroen was Jeroen Bosch, the renowned Dutch Renaissance painter born around 1450. His fantastical and allegorical works, such as "The Garden of Earthly Delights," have left a lasting impact on the art world.
Another prominent figure was Jeroen Zijlstra, a Dutch politician who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1966 to 1967. He played a significant role in shaping the country's post-war economic and social policies.
In the field of literature, Jeroen Brouwers, a Dutch writer born in 1940, gained recognition for his novels and short stories exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human condition.
Moving to the world of sports, Jeroen Delmee, a Belgian cyclist born in 1973, achieved success as a professional road cyclist, winning stages in prestigious races like the Vuelta a España and the Tour de France.
Lastly, Jeroen van der Boom, a Dutch actor and singer born in 1976, has made his mark in both film and television, earning acclaim for his roles in various productions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Jeroen, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jeroen over time
The chart below shows babies named Jeroen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jeroen, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeroen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jeroen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3393 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jeroen
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jeroen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jeroen in the UK right now?
In 2004, Jeroen was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jeroen most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Jeroen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jeroen?
A Dutch masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "spear thrower".
How many people are called Jeroen in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Jeroen across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.