Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Jermale

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

Current Rank

#12,551

Peak Rank

#2,287 (1975)

Total Babies

214

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2008

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#2287

Peak Rank

214

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jermale

The earliest SSA record of Jermale as a baby boy name dates back to 1973, when 6 babies received it. 1975 was its biggest year on record, with 19 newborns named Jermale — #2,287 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 42% of all recorded Jermales. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2008 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 214 Jermales 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 Jermale

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jermale 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 Jermale

What does the name Jermale mean?

Jermale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jermale in 2026?

In 2026, Jermale ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jermale most popular?

Jermale reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #2,287 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Jermale a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jermale?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jermale include Kerri, Ronrico, Padraig. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jermale

Jermale is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 214 births in the dataset. Jermale's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #2,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Jermale'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.