Jeramaine
A French form of Jeremiah meaning "exalted by God" or "appointed by God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jeramaine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeramaine today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeramaine births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeramaine. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeramaine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1977 SSA rank
#5,448
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Jeramaine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeramaine 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 Jeramaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeramaine
The name Jeramaine has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is a variation of the name Jérémie, which is the French form of the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "exalted by God" or "appointed by God."
Jeramaine was initially popular among French aristocrats and nobility during the Renaissance period. The name was often given to sons born into prominent families, reflecting the parents' desire for their child to be exalted or blessed by the divine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeramaine can be found in the records of a noble French family from the city of Lyon in the late 1500s. A son born to the family in 1587 was christened Jeramaine, marking one of the earliest documented uses of this variant spelling.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jeramaine. One such individual was Jeramaine de Villeneuve (1565-1632), a renowned French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of celestial mechanics.
Another prominent figure was Jeramaine Lacroix (1712-1789), a French philosopher and writer who played a role in the Enlightenment movement. His works challenged traditional religious beliefs and advocated for reason and scientific inquiry.
In the realm of literature, Jeramaine Duval (1832-1901) was a French novelist and poet known for his romantic and lyrical works that captured the spirit of 19th-century France.
The name Jeramaine also found its way into the annals of military history. Jeramaine Soult (1769-1851) was a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and later became a prominent political figure during the French Restoration.
Lastly, Jeramaine Poulenc (1899-1963) was a renowned French composer and pianist whose works merged traditional and modern styles, leaving a lasting impact on 20th-century classical music.
While the name Jeramaine may not be as widely used today, its long and illustrious history spans centuries, reflecting the cultural and historical significance it has held within the French-speaking world.
People
Jeramaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeramaine 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
Jeramaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeramaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeramaine 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jeramaine a common name?
We classify Jeramaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeramaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeramaine was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeramaine is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeramaine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeramaine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeramaine 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.
Is Jeramaine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeramaine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeramaine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jeramaine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.