Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1981

Jermain

Meaning A male given name, variant of Germain Gender Boy Rank 2025 #11,262

A male given name, variant of Germain.

Rank 2025
#11,262
among boys · ↓2,629 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
6
named Jermain
How common
1 in 284,679
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1981
104 babies
All-time total
2,010
#3,290 all-time among boys
First recorded
1970
in Social Security records

Jermain popularity over time

2,010 babies have been named Jermain since 1970, 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
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1973Boys

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 Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
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1970s 641 64 – #821
1980s 647 65 +1% #873
1990s 294 29 -55% #1,847
2000s 258 26 -12% #3,182
2010s 146 15 -43% #4,595
2020s (to 2025) 24 4 -73% #8,366

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.

How old are people named Jermain?

The median living Jermain is about 41 years old; half are between 28 and 47. An estimated 1,900 people named Jermain are alive in the United States today.

median 41 020406080100

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

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
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Famous people named Jermain

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

  1. 1 Jermain Defoe Jermain Defoe English footballer (born 1982) Contemporary
  2. 2 Jermain Taylor American boxer (born 1978) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Jermain?

The median living Jermain is about 41 years old. Half of all living Jermains are between 28 and 47 years old.

How many people named Jermain are alive today?

An estimated 1,900 people named Jermain are alive in the United States, based on 2,010 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

Names like Jermain

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

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