Germane
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,054 in 1973
0 babies were named Germane in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGermane first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #4,054.
About the name Germane
Germane is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ane”. US birth records list Germane for boys from 1972 to 1973, in 2 of those 2 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #4,054 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1973, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Germane
What is the origin of the name Germane?
Germane has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Germane a boy or girl name?
Germane is a boy name.
How popular is the name Germane?
Germane is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1973. It peaked at #4,054 in 1973.