Jerman
Every Jerman since 1972 — 451 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerman
Jerman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 451 American babies have been named Jerman. Its peak came in 1993, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jerman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,502 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,223 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,187 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,393 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,161 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,320 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,954 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,473 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,361 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,422 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,072 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,066 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,313 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,464 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,007 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,884 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,630 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,945 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,521 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,137 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,668 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,547 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerman in 2025?
Jerman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jerman?
451 babies have been named Jerman in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerman most popular?
Jerman peaked in 1993, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Jerman a boy or girl name?
Jerman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerman rising or falling?
Jerman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.