Holding steady.
Popularity of Jermichael since 1974
Babies named Jermichael per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jermichael's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Jermichael is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1974. It reached its peak in 2012, though it has never entered the top 1000, and its trajectory has remained stable through 2025. The name is created by blending Jerome and Michael, a pattern common in African American naming traditions. No top states were recorded for Jermichael, indicating its use is scattered across the country. As a unique choice, it offers familiarity through its component parts while standing out as a distinctive given name.
Jermichael is a compound name formed from Jerome and Michael, reflecting the African American naming tradition of merging two established names. The name first appears in U.S. records in 1974 and saw a modest peak in popularity in 2012. It is almost exclusively given to boys and remains uncommon, used primarily within the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, Jerm, Mikey
Sibling names for Jermichael
Names that share Jermichael's style, for a brother or sister.
