Jermayne
Every Jermayne since 1972 — 389 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.