Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Germain

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,865 (1981)

Total Babies

985

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

1980

Last Year

1966

Peak Year

#5273

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Germain

Germain first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 30 Germains were born — ranking #1,865 that year. As of 2026, Germain ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 985 Germains have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Germain

Phonetically similar names — useful when Germain 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 Germain

What does the name Germain mean?

Germain is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Germain in 2026?

In 2026, Germain ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Germain most popular?

Germain reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #1,865 that year with 30 babies given the name.

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

Germain has historically been most popular in Minnesota, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Germain.

Is Germain a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Germain?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Germain include Leandrew, Darriel, Clif. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Germain

Germain is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 985 births in the dataset. Germain's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #1,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Germain'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.