Jermain
A male given name, variant of Germain.
Every Jermain since 1970 — 2,010 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jermain
Jermain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,262 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,010 American babies have been named Jermain. Its peak came in 1981, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jermain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jermain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,262 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,633 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,366 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,962 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,860 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,309 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,510 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,395 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,835 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,416 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,361 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,738 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,595 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,682 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,385 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,951 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,185 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,419 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,887 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,568 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,502 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,182 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,367 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,143 |
| 1990 | 39 | #1,956 |
| 1985 | 66 | #1,154 |
| 1980 | 90 | #950 |
| 1975 | 71 | #976 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,678 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jermain
- Jermain Defoe Soccer player · b. 1982
- Jermain Taylor Boxer · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jermain mean?
A male given name, variant of Germain.
How popular is the name Jermain in 2025?
Jermain ranked #11,262 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jermain?
2,010 babies have been named Jermain in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jermain most popular?
Jermain peaked in 1981, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Jermain a boy or girl name?
Jermain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jermain rising or falling?
Jermain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jermain?
Well-known people named Jermain include Jermain Defoe (soccer player), Jermain Taylor (boxer).