UK boy's name
Jeron
A French given name of Greek origin meaning "sacred song".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jeron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jeron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 7 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Jeron. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jeron ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 7 boys were registered as Jeron.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jeron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
7 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Jeron mean?
The name Jeron has its origins in the ancient Greek language, derived from the Greek word "geron," which means "old man" or "elder." This name emerged during the classical period of ancient Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th century BCE to the 5th century CE.
In ancient Greek culture, the name Jeron was often associated with wisdom, respect, and reverence for the elderly. It was believed that elders possessed valuable knowledge and experience, and their guidance was highly sought after in various aspects of life, including decision-making, conflict resolution, and the preservation of traditions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jeron can be traced back to the 4th century BCE, where it appeared in various Greek texts and historical records. One notable figure from this period was Jeron of Soli, a Greek philosopher and grammarian who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was known for his contributions to the field of linguistics and his work on the Attic dialect of ancient Greek.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Jeron was Jeron of Chalcedon, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 4th century BCE. He is credited with developing a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth, which was later improved upon by Eratosthenes.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jeron found its way into Christian circles, particularly in Eastern Orthodox traditions. One notable figure from this period was Jeron of Radzyn, a Russian Orthodox saint and ascetic who lived in the 16th century. He is venerated for his piety, asceticism, and devotion to the monastic life.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jeron became more widespread across Europe, although its usage varied across different regions and cultures. One notable figure from this time was Jeron Cossiers, a 16th-century Flemish painter known for his religious and mythological works.
In more recent history, the name Jeron has been used by several notable individuals, such as Jeron Arphaxad Criswell King, an American educator and civil rights activist who lived from 1858 to 1938. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of African Americans in the United States.
Another notable figure with the name Jeron was Jeron Alvin Criswell, an American minister and author who lived from 1908 to 1982. He gained recognition for his work in the field of Bible prophecy and his influential book, "The Cycle of Divine Truth."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jeron over time
The chart below shows babies named Jeron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jeron, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jeron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3365 | 11 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4078 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2342 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jeron
- 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
Jeron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jeron in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jeron was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jeron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 7 babies registered as Jeron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jeron?
A French given name of Greek origin meaning "sacred song".
How many people are called Jeron in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Jeron across the 8 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.