boys' name · peaked 1979

Jermar

Every Jermar since 1973 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1979Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jermar
Peak year
1979
18 babies
All-time total
327
since 1973

The story of Jermar

Jermar 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 1973, 327 American babies have been named Jermar. Its peak came in 1979, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Jermar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jermar 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
2021
2020
2019
2018 5 #13,052
2017
2016 7 #10,163
2015
2014 5 #12,956
2013 5 #13,002
2012
2011
2010 5 #13,174
2009 6 #11,634
2008 5 #13,464
2007
2006
2005 7 #9,573
2004 9 #7,831
2003 5 #11,724
2002
2001 9 #7,183
2000 10 #6,544
1995
1990 10 #5,167
1985
1980 17 #2,782
1975 9 #3,778
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 Jermar in 2025?

Jermar 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 Jermar?

327 babies have been named Jermar in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jermar most popular?

Jermar peaked in 1979, when 18 newborns received the name.

Is Jermar a boy or girl name?

Jermar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jermar rising or falling?

Jermar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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