Holding steady.
Popularity of Jermane since 1971
Babies named Jermane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 218 |
| 1980s | 264 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jermane first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name records in 1971, and it is typically given to boys. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when it ranked highest among its usage. In the most recent data from 2025, the name did not rank in the top 1000, reflecting a significant decline from its peak. While it never reached widespread popularity, the variant Jermaine has been more common. Jermane remains a distinctive choice, almost exclusively used in the United States, with no recorded top states due to its low frequency. The trajectory of the name has been stable in recent decades, with minimal usage but consistent appearances.
Jermane is a modern spelling variant of Germaine, which derives from the Latin 'Germanus' meaning 'brother' or 'from Germany'. Historically, Germaine was used as a masculine name in France and England, but in the 20th century it also became a feminine name. The respelling Jermane emerged in the United States in the 1970s, likely influenced by similar names like Jermaine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Jay
Sibling names for Jermane
Names that share Jermane's style, for a brother or sister.
