Jermaine
Meaningbrother · English form of Germaine
- US rank
- #1,492
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #127 in 1973
118 babies were named Jermaine in the US in 2025. It has dropped 397 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1923–2025
US births per million boys, 1953–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jermaine you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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American musician (born 1954)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,472 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jermaine, 118 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jermaine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJermaine first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #127. Today it's #1,492, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJermaine was 4.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,644 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,472.
- TrendJermaine has slipped 397 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,492. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJermaine is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #471, followed by Louisiana (#672) and Virginia (#875). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningJermaine is an English form of Germaine, which means “brother”.
About the name Jermaine
Jermaine is a boy name of French origin meaning “brother”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Jermaine for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 60 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #127 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,492, with 118 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.0 | 503,597 girls |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 558,659 girls |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 729,927 girls |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 943,396 girls |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,489 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,651 girls |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 200,000 girls |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 491,803 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.4 | 721,649 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 835 | 1,197 boys |
| 1980s | 700 | 1,428 boys |
| 1990s | 311 | 3,218 boys |
| 2000s | 275 | 3,636 boys |
| 2010s | 170 | 5,881 boys |
| 2020s | 87 | 11,501 boys |
Other spellings of Jermaine
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Jermaine
What does the name Jermaine mean?
Jermaine means “brother” in English, as a form of Germaine.
What is the origin of the name Jermaine?
Jermaine has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Jermaine a boy or girl name?
Jermaine is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jermaine?
Jermaine ranked #1,492 for US boys in 2025, given to 118 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#127).