Boy · #5,560 in 2026

Jermil

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

Current Rank

#5,560

Peak Rank

#5,468 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

1984

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#5468

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jermil

Jermil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 6 Jermils were born — ranking #5,468 that year. As of 2026, Jermil ranks #5,560 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Jermils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jermil

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

Journal
Jamil
Jamel
Jemal
Gemel
Geml
Jamal
Germy
Jamaal
Jameel
Armel
Jermyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jermil

What does the name Jermil mean?

Jermil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jermil in 2026?

In 2026, Jermil ranks #5,560 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jermil most popular?

Jermil reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #5,468 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jermil a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jermil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jermil include Shingo, Damasio, Emerito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jermil

Jermil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Jermil's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #5,468. Use the chart and map above to compare Jermil'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.