Boy nameCurrently #11,345 in the USFalling
Germain
//dʒɜrˈmeɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19727 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Germain's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Germain's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Germain |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Germain through the decades
- Germain peaked in 1972, when 32 babies were named Germain in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Germain has fallen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Germain currently ranks #11,345 in the US and is cooling off.