Jermaine
Jermaine is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Brotherly or from Germany.
Origin and history
Jermaine is a given name derived from the French name Germain, which traces back to the Latin Germanus meaning brotherly or from Germany. The name gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, famously associated with musical culture. Today, it remains a recognized classical choice with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
42,027 babies in the United States have been named Jermaine since 1880. It ranks #558 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1131.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.2 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
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 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,527 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,802 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,076 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,488 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,207 |
| 2020-2029 | 902 |
Famous people named Jermaine
- Jermaine Jackson: Singer, Musician
- Jermaine O'Neal: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Jermaine Dupri: Record Producer, Rapper
Nicknames
Jay, Maine, Jeri
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in popularity in the 1970s, influenced in part by singer Jermaine Jackson of The Jackson 5.
- The name stems from the Latin word 'germanus', which literally meant 'of the same parents' or 'brother'.