How Many People Are Named Jermain?

Complete statistics for the name Jermain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jermain
Very Rare
English

Jermain is a rare name, originating from English roots, with only 1,889 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 174,697 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 104 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~276
Living in US
1 in 1,200,903
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,889
Worldwide Bearers
#95,012
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
59
🇨🇲 Cameroon
55
🇯🇲 Jamaica
54
🇨🇦 Canada
51
🇮🇶 Iraq
39
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
19
🇵🇪 Peru
17
🇱🇧 Lebanon
8
🇸🇬 Singapore
7
🇩🇪 Germany
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,889 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
487
Would be under 30 (24%)
1,517
Would be 30–60 (76%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,004 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
70
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jermain Through the Generations

Jermain, a name with English origins, has seen its peak in 1981 with 104 births, marking a significant moment in its history. Over the years, the name has become increasingly rare, with only 1,889 individuals carrying it today. Interestingly, the majority of those named Jermain are now in their thirties and forties, with 76% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a generation gap in its usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 138
California 94
Texas 89
Florida 78
Illinois 66
Ohio 40
North Carolina 36
Michigan 31
Georgia 29
New Jersey 18

✨ Similar Names to Jermain

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jermain's English roots

📄 About the Name Jermain

How Many People Have the Name Jermain?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Jermain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jermain a Common or Rare Name?

Jermain is classified as Very 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 Jermain Mean?

Jermain means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jermain in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jermain Most Popular?

The name Jermain reached peak popularity in 1981, with 104 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 Jermain?

Approximately 276 people named Jermain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 276. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,903 Americans.

Is Jermain a rare name?

Jermain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jermain mean?

Jermain means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Jermain more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jermain are male and 0% are female.

When was Jermain most popular?

Jermain peaked in 1981 with 104 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US276
All-Time Births276
1 in X1 in 1,200,903
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1981
World Rank#95,012
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.