Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Jerman

Jerman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Aja Jerman, Slovenian rhythmic gymnast Andrej Jerman, Slovenian alpine skier Cornelia Petty Jerman (1874–1946), American suffragist Eddy Jerman (1865–1936), American inventor Greg Jerman, American football player Lindsey Jerman (1915–1996), English cricketer Marcos Luis Jerman, Argentinian-Slovenian cross-country skier Vida Jerman…

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#3,246 (1993)
Total Babies
451
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
2022
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#3246
Peak Rank
451
Total Count
44
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jerman

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jerman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Aja Jerman, Slovenian rhythmic gymnast Andrej Jerman, Slovenian alpine skier Cornelia Petty Jerman (1874–1946), American suffragist Eddy Jerman (1865–1936), American inventor Greg Jerman, American football player Lindsey Jerman (1915–1996), English cricketer Marcos Luis Jerman, Argentinian-Slovenian cross-country skier Vida Jerman…

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The Story of Jerman

Jerman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 20 Jermans were born — ranking #3,246 that year. As of 2026, Jerman ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 451 Jermans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jerman

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jerman

What does the name Jerman mean?
Jerman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Aja Jerman, Slovenian rhythmic gymnast Andrej Jerman, Slovenian alpine skier Cornelia Petty Jerman (1874–1946), American suffragist Eddy Jerman (1865–1936), American inventor Greg Jerman, American football player Lindsey Jerman (1915–1996), English cricketer Marcos Luis Jerman, Argentinian-Slovenian cross-country skier Vida Jerman…
How popular is Jerman in 2026?
In 2026, Jerman ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jerman most popular?
Jerman reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,246 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jerman most popular?
Jerman has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jerman.
Is Jerman a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jerman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jerman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jerman include Sterlin, Davell, Dontray. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jerman

Jerman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 451 births in the dataset. Jerman's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,246. Use the chart and map above to compare Jerman'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.