Jermain

Jermain - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Jermain at a glance

Jermain is ranked #4019 among boy baby names in 2013, with 5 births in 2013. It peaked in 1981 at #785 and first appeared on the charts in 1971.

Rank in 2013
#4019
Births in 2013
5
Peak year
1981 (#785)
First appeared
1971
Trend
#3099 in 2008 → #4019 in 2013 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 331,286 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Jermain appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1905. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jermain and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jermain? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jermain. The baby boy name Jermain was given to 5 baby boys in 2013, ranking #4019 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 331,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jermain peaked in popularity 45 years ago in 1981 on position 785.



Famous with this name

Jermain
Rick Jermain
Jermain Defoe


How would you rate Jermain, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Jermain is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jermain is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,272 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,272.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jermain is where you live.


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Jermain origin and meaning

Jermain is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Jermain, pop culture references for the name Jermain and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jermain

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jermain, sorted by popularity.

Jeremy / Jeremiah / Jerome / Jermaine / Jaron / Jaren / Jeromy / Jeramy / Jeramiah / Jerimiah /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20134019
20083099
20062503
20033745
20023620
19993482
19962162
19932913
19912645
19903224
19891871
19881682
19861644
19851273
19841326
1983987
19821074
1981785
1980933
19791155
19781227
1977988
19761054
1975987
1974934
1973786
1972793
19711905

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio1272

Even more about Jermain


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jermain a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jermain?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1981
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Jermain
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 331,286
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1971
2013 births +5

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