How Many People Are Named German?
Complete statistics for the name German: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
German is a rare name, very uncommon in the US with only 9,415 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 35,052 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half (52%) of those named German being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 10,181 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 German Through the Generations
German saw its peak popularity in 1991 with 304 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 9,415 people named German living in the US, with the majority (5,248) under 30 years old, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of someone named German is 32, suggesting that while it's still relatively young, it's becoming less popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named German
German is a given name, often the Slavic form of Herman. For the Spanish given name pronounced with stress in the second syllable see Germán.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing German's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name German
How Many People Have the Name German?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,717 people in the United States currently share the name German. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,089 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is German a Common or Rare Name?
German is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name German Mean?
German means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of German in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was German Most Popular?
The name German reached peak popularity in 1991, with 304 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named German?
Approximately 15,717 people named German live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,717. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,089 Americans.
Is German a rare name?
German is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,089 Americans has this name.
What does the name German mean?
German means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is German more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named German are male and 0% are female.
When was German most popular?
German peaked in 1991 with 304 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.