Girl · #11,778 in 2026

Chermaine

Name: Popularity of the name Chermaine in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chermaine, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,778

Peak Rank

#3,695 (1974)

Total Babies

178

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1994

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#3695

Peak Rank

178

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chermaine

Chermaine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 17 Chermaines were born — ranking #3,695 that year. As of 2026, Chermaine ranks #11,778 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 178 Chermaines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chermaine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chermaine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chermaine

What does the name Chermaine mean?

Chermaine is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chermaine in 2026?

In 2026, Chermaine ranks #11,778 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chermaine most popular?

Chermaine reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,695 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chermaine most popular?

Chermaine has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chermaine.

Is Chermaine a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chermaine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chermaine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chermaine include Matina, Devonda, Seresa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chermaine

Chermaine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 178 births in the dataset. Chermaine's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,695. Use the chart and map above to compare Chermaine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.