Holding steady.
Popularity of Jermale since 1973
Babies named Jermale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jermale is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the Social Security data in 1973, a time when creative consonant-heavy names were gaining traction. Its peak year came just two years later, in 1975, though it never broke into the national top 1,000. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with a handful of births each year. Because of its rarity, Jermale has no recorded top state concentrations, reflecting its use as a distinctive, individualistic choice rather than a regional favorite. Its similarity to more familiar names like Jermaine and Jerome gives it a familiar sound while remaining highly uncommon.
Jermale first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, likely a modern coinage influenced by the popularity of names like Jermaine and Jerome. Its spelling suggests a creative combination of common name elements, with the suffix -ale perhaps borrowed from names such as Malachi or Nathaniel. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, Mal
Sibling names for Jermale
Names that share Jermale's style, for a brother or sister.
