boys' name · peaked 1972

Jermayne

Every Jermayne since 1972 — 389 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 1973Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jermayne
Peak year
1972
17 babies
All-time total
389
since 1972

The story of Jermayne

Jermayne 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, 389 American babies have been named Jermayne. Its peak came in 1972, when 17 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 Jermayne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jermayne 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 5 #13,155
2023
2022
2021
2020 8 #9,083
2019
2018
2017 9 #8,464
2016 5 #13,114
2015
2014 8 #9,170
2013 5 #13,003
2012 6 #11,443
2011 10 #7,761
2010 7 #10,156
2009 7 #10,362
2008 9 #8,624
2007 8 #9,293
2006 7 #10,069
2005 7 #9,574
2004 6 #10,580
2003 5 #11,725
2002 12 #5,879
2001 8 #7,885
2000 11 #6,099
1995 7 #7,344
1990 7 #6,760
1985
1980 10 #3,979
1975 9 #3,779
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 Jermayne in 2025?

Jermayne 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 Jermayne?

389 babies have been named Jermayne in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jermayne most popular?

Jermayne peaked in 1972, when 17 newborns received the name.

Is Jermayne a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Jermayne rising or falling?

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

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