Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Jermichael

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

Jermichael Decorean Finley is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. With the Packers, he won Super Bowl XLV win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, not participating due to injury. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns.

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#2,961 (1988)

Total Babies

418

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2023

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#2961

Peak Rank

418

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jermichael

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

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The Story of Jermichael

Jermichael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 18 Jermichaels were born — ranking #2,961 that year. As of 2026, Jermichael ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 418 Jermichaels 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 Jermichael

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jermichael 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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Jekyll
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Jamaica
Jiggle
Jackal
Jackel
Gemayel
Jacal
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jermichael

What does the name Jermichael mean?

How popular is Jermichael in 2026?

In 2026, Jermichael ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jermichael most popular?

Jermichael reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #2,961 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Jermichael has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Alabama, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jermichael.

Is Jermichael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jermichael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jermichael include Amdrew, Joshus, Ustin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jermichael

Jermichael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 418 births in the dataset. Jermichael's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #2,961. Use the chart and map above to compare Jermichael'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.