boys' name · peaked 1979

Jermie

Every Jermie since 1971 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1976Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jermie
Peak year
1979
26 babies
All-time total
327
since 1971

The story of Jermie

Jermie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1971, 327 American babies have been named Jermie. Its peak came in 1979, when 26 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 Jermie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jermie year by year

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

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007 5 #13,268
2006 5 #12,912
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000 9 #7,080
1995
1990 13 #4,276
1985 17 #2,888
1980 19 #2,578
1975 11 #3,330
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jermie in 2025?

Jermie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jermie?

327 babies have been named Jermie in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jermie most popular?

Jermie peaked in 1979, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Jermie a boy or girl name?

Jermie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jermie rising or falling?

Jermie has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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