Germaine
Germaine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dΝ‘ΚΙ(ΙΉ)ΛmeΙͺn/
Meaning and origin of Germaine
- A surname transferred from the given name, a variant of Germain.
- A male given name from Latin, in modern use transferred back from the surname.
- A female given name from Latin transferred from the surname or borrowed from modern French.
How popular is Germaine?
Since 1880, 7,910 girls and 2,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Germaine (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #480 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #629 in 1972. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Germaine
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Sibling name ideas for Germaine
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Germaine FAQ
What does the name Germaine mean?
A surname transferred from the given name, a variant of Germain. A male given name from Latin, in modern use transferred back from the surname. A female given name from Latin transferred from the surname or borrowed from modern French.
What is the origin of the name Germaine?
Germaine is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Germaine?
Since 1880, 7,910 girls and 2,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Germaine (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #480 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #629 in 1972. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Germaine a boy or girl name?
Germaine is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,910 girls and 2,364 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.