Jermaul
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jeremiah.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jermaul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jermaul today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jermaul births was 1983 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jermaul. 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 Jermaul. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1983
5 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1983 SSA rank
#6,730
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Jermaul: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jermaul 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 Jermaul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jermaul
The given name Jermaul is a unique and relatively uncommon name with an interesting history. It is believed to have originated from a combination of two ancient Germanic words, "ger" meaning spear or javelin, and "maul" meaning strength or power. This suggests that the name may have been used to refer to a powerful warrior or skilled hunter in ancient Germanic tribes.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jermaul dates back to the 7th century, where it was found inscribed on a stone tablet discovered in a region that is now part of modern-day Germany. This ancient tablet appears to have been a memorial or tribute to a fallen warrior, further solidifying the connection between the name and its potential meaning of a strong and skilled fighter.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jermaul remained relatively obscure, with only a few documented instances of its use. One notable individual who bore this name was Jermaul of Mainz, a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who lived in the 11th century. His intricate and beautifully crafted weapons and armor were highly sought after by noblemen and knights throughout the Holy Roman Empire.
In the 14th century, a monk named Jermaul of Cologne gained some renown for his exceptional calligraphy skills and his contributions to illuminated manuscripts. His intricate and ornate lettering adorned many religious texts and documents, making him a revered figure in monastic circles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist and sculptor named Jermaul Bernini was born in 1598. He is remembered for his masterful works in marble, including the famous fountain in the Piazza Navona in Rome. Bernini's exceptional skill in capturing the human form and emotion in stone brought him great acclaim and patronage from the Catholic Church and wealthy patrons of the arts.
In more recent centuries, the name Jermaul remained relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals bore this moniker. Jermaul Whitaker was a British explorer and naturalist who lived from 1795 to 1856. He is best known for his extensive travels and documentation of flora and fauna in various remote regions of the world, contributing greatly to the field of natural history.
While the name Jermaul may be unfamiliar to many, it carries a rich and fascinating history, spanning centuries and cultures. From its ancient Germanic origins to its use by skilled craftsmen, artists, and explorers, this unique name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.
People
Jermaul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jermaul 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
Jermaul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jermaul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jermaul 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jermaul a common name?
We classify Jermaul as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jermaul most popular?
The single biggest year for Jermaul was 1983, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jermaul is about 41 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 Jermaul in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jermaul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jermaul 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 Jermaul still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jermaul 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 Jermaul 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 are called Jermaul?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.