Germain: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#10,027

among boys · ↑1,360 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Germain

How common

1 in 244,011

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1972

32 babies

All-time total

1,034

#5,161 all-time among boys

First recorded

1913

in Social Security records

Germain popularity over time

1,034 babies have been named Germain since 1913, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	40	40	4	–	#2,758
1920s	–	61	61	6	+52%	#2,886
1930s	–	53	53	5	-13%	#2,143
1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	5	5	1	–	#3,882
1960s	22	5	27	3	+440%	#4,254
1970s	15	187	202	20	+648%	#1,700
1980s	5	197	202	20	0%	#1,872
1990s	–	191	191	19	-5%	#2,703
2000s	–	140	140	14	-27%	#4,306
2010s	–	95	95	10	-32%	#5,822
2020s (to 2025)	–	18	18	3	-68%	#10,027

The story of Germain

Germain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,027 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1913, 1,034 American babies have been named Germain. Its peak came in 1972, when 32 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Germain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Germain?

The median living Germain is about 35 years old; half are between 22 and 46. An estimated 900 people named Germain are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Germain year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	7	#10,027
2024	–	–	6	#11,387
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	5	#12,701
2019	–	–	9	#8,420
2018	–	–	7	#10,021
2017	–	–	7	#10,055
2016	–	–	9	#8,371
2015	–	–	6	#11,150
2014	–	–	15	#5,822
2013	–	–	11	#7,197
2012	–	–	8	#9,148
2011	–	–	10	#7,685
2010	–	–	13	#6,481
2009	–	–	15	#5,902
2008	–	–	23	#4,306
2007	–	–	13	#6,385
2006	–	–	19	#4,747
2005	–	–	18	#4,697
2004	–	–	9	#7,748
2003	–	–	9	#7,447
2002	–	–	15	#4,989
2001	–	–	6	#9,682
2000	–	–	13	#5,384
1995	–	–	11	#5,265
1990	–	–	21	#3,001
1985	–	–	18	#2,753
1980	5	#10,903	26	#2,077
1975	–	–	24	#1,968
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	5	#4,254
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	–	–	5	#3,882
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	8	#3,124
1925	–	–	5	#4,480
1920	–	–	8	#3,323
1915	–	–	5	#4,054
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Germain

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Germain Henri Hess Swiss-Russian chemist and physician (1802–1850) 19th century
2 Germain Pilon French sculptor 1525–1590 · 16th century
3 Germain Derycke Belgian cyclist 1929–1978 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Germain, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Germain?

The median living Germain is about 35 years old. Half of all living Germains are between 22 and 46 years old.

How many people named Germain are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Germain are alive in the United States, based on 1,034 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Germain mean?

A patronymic from a medieval given name, identical with the French one; or from an ethnic term for a German.

How popular is the name Germain in 2025?

Germain ranked #10,027 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Germain?

1,034 babies have been named Germain in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Germain most popular?

Germain peaked in 1972, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Germain a boy or girl name?

Germain is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Germain rising or falling?

Germain is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Germain?

Well-known people named Germain include Germain Henri Hess (chemist), Germain Pilon (sculptor), Germain Derycke (cyclist).

Names like Germain

Names that sound and feel close to Germain: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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