Jermine
Potentially derived from 'Germaine', meaning "of a Germanic origin or descent".
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Jermine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jermine today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jermine births was 1979 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jermine. 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
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
1979
27 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,500
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Jermine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jermine from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 158 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jermine 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 Jermine 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 Jermine
The given name Jermine has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, tracing back to the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which means "exalted by Yahweh" or "elevated by God." This name is found in the biblical texts, where it refers to the prophet Jeremiah, who lived in the 7th century BCE.
The name Jermine is believed to have evolved from the Latin form Jeremias, which was derived from the Greek Ieremias, itself a translation of the Hebrew Yirmeyahu. Over time, the name underwent various transformations, with the addition of the suffix "-mine" likely stemming from the French influence in later centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jermine can be found in the 12th century, when it appeared in French records as Jermine. During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jermine. One of the earliest was Jermine de Plessis (1590-1662), a French theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another prominent figure was Jermine Cloquet (1786-1858), a French surgeon and anatomist known for his contributions to medical education.
In the 19th century, Jermine Delattre (1816-1891), a French archaeologist, gained recognition for his excavations in ancient Carthage. Jermine Duval (1853-1902), a French painter and illustrator, was also a notable figure during this period, renowned for her contributions to the Impressionist movement.
More recently, Jermine Grayson (1909-1997), an American jazz singer and actress, achieved fame for her performances on stage and in films during the mid-20th century.
While the name Jermine has its roots in ancient languages and religious texts, it has evolved over time and been embraced by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, each leaving their mark on history.
People
Jermine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jermine 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
Jermine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jermine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jermine 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 970,975 US residents.
Is Jermine a common name?
We classify Jermine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 372 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jermine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jermine was 1979, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jermine is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jermine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jermine 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.