German
German is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Brother, relative, or person from Germany.
Origin and history
German is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from Germānus, meaning 'brother' or 'from Germany'. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Germán is a traditional name, while in the U.S., it is often used without the accent mark. The name maintains steady usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
10,290 babies in the United States have been named German since 1880. It ranks #1179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1271.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.9 %)
- TX (21.1 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 93 |
| 1920-1930 | 117 |
| 1930-1940 | 92 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 212 |
| 1960-1970 | 371 |
| 1970-1980 | 766 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,349 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,488 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,402 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,585 |
| 2020-2029 | 697 |
Famous people named German
- Germán Silva: Athlete, Marathon runner
- Germán Cano: Soccer player
Fun facts
- The Latin term Germānus meant both 'brother' (or genuine) and referred to tribes from the region of Germania.
- Saint Germanus of Auxerre helped popularize the name in early medieval Christian Europe.