Jermaine

Jermaine: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Jermaine

  • A male given name from Latin.

Etymology

Rare variant of Germain.

How popular is Jermaine?

118U.S. babies in 2025
#127peak rank (1973)
42,994babies since 1880

Since 1880, 967 girls and 42,027 boys in the U.S. have been named Jermaine (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1320 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #127 in 1973. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020252,097 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jermaine FAQ

What does the name Jermaine mean?

A male given name from Latin. Rare variant of Germain.

What is the origin of the name Jermaine?

Jermaine is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Jermaine?

Since 1880, 967 girls and 42,027 boys in the U.S. have been named Jermaine (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1320 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #127 in 1973. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jermaine a boy or girl name?

Jermaine is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 967 girls and 42,027 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.