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How Many People Are Named Jermaine?
Estimated people named Jermaine living in the U.S. today
40,742
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 42,874
- Peak year: 1973 (2,097 births)
- Estimated living today: 40,742
Jermaine by age group — who carries the name today?
Jermaine popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jermaine
Jermaine has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 42,874 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 40,742 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 8,389 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jermaines you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jermaine in the US?
An estimated 40,742 people named Jermaine are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jermaine rare — about 1 in 8,389 Americans.
Is Jermaine a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jermaine is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jermaine most popular?
Jermaine peaked in 1973, when 2,097 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jermaine?
Jermaine ranks #1,031 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).