Jerman
A masculine name with Persian origins, meaning "cultivated land" or "fertile".
Name Census estimates that about 436 living Americans carry the first name Jerman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerman today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerman births was 1993 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerman. 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
436
~ 1 in 786,134 Americans
Peak year
1993
20 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,496
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Jerman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerman from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 130 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerman 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 Jerman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jermans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerman
The name Jerman is believed to have its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically in Old High German. It is derived from the root word "gēr," which means "spear" or "javelin," and "man," meaning "man" or "person." Together, the name "Jerman" can be interpreted as "spearman" or "man with a spear," suggesting a connection to warriors or soldiers in ancient Germanic cultures.
During the medieval period, the name Jerman was relatively common among Germanic tribes and kingdoms, particularly in modern-day Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It was often associated with individuals who were skilled in combat or served as soldiers or warriors.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jerman can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a medieval German epic poem dating back to the 13th century. In the poem, Jerman is the name of a warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Siegfried.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jerman. One of the earliest was Jerman of Reichenau (c. 950-1008), a Benedictine monk and scholar from the monastery of Reichenau in present-day Germany. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and music theory.
Another historical figure with the name Jerman was Jerman Putto (1475-1546), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was a prominent member of the Danube School and is known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes.
In the 16th century, Jerman Besler (1567-1629) was a German botanist and horticulturist who produced one of the most influential botanical works of his time, the "Hortus Eystettensis," a richly illustrated catalog of plants from the gardens of the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt.
During the 18th century, Jerman Haupt (1701-1765) was a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of biblical exegesis and hermeneutics. His works influenced the development of modern biblical interpretation.
In more recent times, Jerman Rudolf (1927-2020) was a Swiss composer and conductor who gained international recognition for his orchestral and chamber works, as well as his operas and ballets. He was widely regarded as one of the most important Swiss composers of the 20th century.
People
Jerman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerman 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
Jerman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 436 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerman 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 786,134 US residents.
Is Jerman a common name?
We classify Jerman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 451 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerman most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerman was 1993, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerman is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jerman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerman 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.