Germaine
Germaine is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Brotherly or from Germany.
Origin and history
Germaine is derived from the Latin name Germanus, which historically meant brotherly or someone from Germania. While traditionally feminine in French, it has occasionally been used for males in the United States. In recent decades, it remains a relatively rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,364 babies in the United States have been named Germaine since 1880. It ranks #2670 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.3 %)
- IL (14.2 %)
- LA (11.8 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 972 |
| 1980-1990 | 564 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 265 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Germaine
- Germaine Mason: Athlete, High Jumper
Fun facts
- While widely recognized as a feminine name in French-speaking countries, Germaine has been used for both males and females in the United States.
- The name stems from the Latin word 'germanus', which signifies full brother or closely related.