Jarmaine
A gender-neutral French variation of Germaine, meaning "child of Germany".
Name Census estimates that about 361 living Americans carry the first name Jarmaine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarmaine today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarmaine births was 1976 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarmaine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
361
~ 1 in 949,458 Americans
Peak year
1976
24 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,964
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Jarmaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarmaine from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 158 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarmaine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jarmaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jarmaines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarmaine
The name Jarmaine is believed to have originated from the French name Germain, which is derived from the Latin name Germanus, meaning "of Germanic origin" or "brother." This name has its roots in the ancient Roman Empire, where it was used to refer to people of Germanic descent or those with close familial ties.
During the Middle Ages, the name Germain gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often associated with religious figures and saints, such as St. Germain of Auxerre (378-448 CE) and St. Germain of Paris (496-576 CE), who were revered for their piety and good works.
The variant spelling Jarmaine likely emerged as a result of the name's evolution over time, influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts. While the exact origins of this particular spelling are unclear, it may have been an attempt to capture the pronunciation more accurately or to distinguish it from the more common Germain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarmaine can be found in the 16th century, when Jarmaine Clavell (1555-1611) was a renowned English scholar and author who wrote on topics ranging from theology to philosophy. Another notable figure was Jarmaine de Beaulieu (1602-1678), a French prelate and Bishop of Marseille.
In the 19th century, Jarmaine Drummond (1819-1891) was a Scottish poet and novelist, known for her works exploring themes of love and loss. Around the same time, Jarmaine Villiers (1838-1905) was a prominent French painter who specialized in portraiture and landscapes.
More recently, Jarmaine Ollius (1921-2003) was an American jazz musician and composer who played a significant role in the development of bebop and cool jazz styles. Jarmaine Granger (1969-present) is a contemporary American actress, best known for her roles in television series such as "The Game" and "9-1-1: Lone Star."
While the name Jarmaine is not as common as its root Germain, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with notable individuals bearing the name across various fields, from literature and religion to the arts and entertainment.
People
Jarmaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarmaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jarmaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarmaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 361 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarmaine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 949,458 US residents.
Is Jarmaine a common name?
We classify Jarmaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 381 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarmaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarmaine was 1976, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarmaine is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jarmaine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarmaine in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.