Jermain
Jermain is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Brotherly, relative, or from Germany.
Origin and history
Jermain is a variant spelling of Germain, derived from the Latin name Germanus, which historically meant 'brother' or 'from Germany'. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century. While less common today, it remains a recognized classical name with European roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,010 babies in the United States have been named Jermain since 1880. It ranks #2872 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.2 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 641 |
| 1980-1990 | 647 |
| 1990-2000 | 294 |
| 2000-2010 | 258 |
| 2010-2019 | 146 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Famous people named Jermain
- Jermain Taylor: Professional Boxer, World Champion
- Jermain Defoe: Professional Footballer
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry
Fun facts
- Jermain is an English spelling variant of the French name Germain, derived from Latin Germanus.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.