Jermaine

Jermaine is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 123 boys in the United States.

Jermaine at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jermaine

Jermaine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jermaine first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #127 in 1973, and in 2024 123 babies received the name — 41,907 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jermaine in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#127 in 1973
Peak year
1973
Babies named Jermaine in 2024
123
Total since 1880
41,907

Jermaine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#428 in 2003
Babies named Jermaine in 2025
9
Total since 1996
933

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jermaine mean?

The meaning of Jermaine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jermaine a boy or girl name?

Jermaine is a boy name. In 2024, 123 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jermaine?

Jermaine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jermaine?

Jermaine first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #127 in 1973, and 123 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].