Jermaine

Jermaine - A very unique male name

Jermaine appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #612. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jermaine and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jermaine? 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 Jermaine. The baby boy name Jermaine was given to 70 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1486 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 20,947 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jermaine peaked in popularity 53 years ago in 1973 on position 128.

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Jermaine is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jermaine is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #494 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,988.

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 Jermaine is where you live.

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Jermaine origin and meaning

English variant of Germain (Latin Germanus)

Brother

Jermaine is an English reshaping of Germain, from Latin Germanus, 'brother.' It entered the data in 1970 and peaked in 1973, a rise inseparable from the Jackson 5 era, and has been falling since — sharply since 2020.

Attested etymology

Jermaine is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jermaine, pop culture references for the name Jermaine and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jermaine

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

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

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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.

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Even more about Jermaine

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 Jermaine 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 Jermaine?

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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Pronunciation

jer-MAYN · /dʒərˈmeɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Germaine — The older French-influenced spelling, used for both sexes.
• Jermain — Simplified respelling.
• Jermayne — Elaborated respelling.

Famous bearers

• Jermaine Jackson — Singer and member of the Jackson 5 (b. 1954) Contemporary

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Jermaine for its smooth 1970s soul-era sound and its Jackson family association.

Worth knowing

• It reads as dated to many ears, tied to its early-1970s peak, and is falling in current use.