Jermiane
A French name derived from the Germanic name Germinianus, meaning "sprout" or "seed".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jermiane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jermiane today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jermiane births was 1973 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jermiane. 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 Jermiane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1973
8 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,739
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Jermiane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jermiane from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Jermiane remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jermiane 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 Jermiane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jermiane
The name Jermiane has its roots in the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and neighboring regions. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two old Germanic words, "germ" meaning "spear" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting a warrior or soldier.
During the early medieval period, variations of the name, such as "Germine" and "Germain," were commonly used in parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Franks and other Germanic tribes. It was not uncommon for names with similar spellings to appear in records from monasteries and local communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 8th century, where a monk named Germianus was mentioned in the writings of the Venerable Bede, an English scholar and historian. Another notable figure bearing a similar name was Germanus of Auxerre, a renowned Gallo-Roman bishop and theologian who lived in the 5th century and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Gaul.
In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic influences. One notable bearer of the name was Germain Pillon (1535-1591), a French mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jermiane continued to be used, albeit with varying spellings. One notable figure was Germain Gaillard (1552-1635), a French jurist and historian who served as the royal historiographer under King Henry IV of France.
Moving forward in time, the 18th century saw the birth of Germain Cousin (1703-1767), a renowned French architect and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of statics and is best known for his work on the theory of arches.
As the name evolved and traveled across different regions, it underwent various spellings and adaptations. While the exact origin and meaning may have been slightly altered over time, the name Jermiane has maintained its connection to its ancient Germanic roots and continues to be used in various parts of the world today.
People
Jermiane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jermiane 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
Jermiane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jermiane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jermiane 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jermiane a common name?
We classify Jermiane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jermiane most popular?
The single biggest year for Jermiane was 1973, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jermiane is about 50 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 Jermiane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jermiane a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jermiane 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 Jermiane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jermiane 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 Jermiane 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 Jermiane?
You can see how many people share the name Jermiane on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.