Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Jermy

Jermy is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Clive Jermy (1932–2014), British botanist Isaac Jermy, two Stanfield Hall murder victims by this name Louise Jermy (1877–1952), British domestic servant and autobiographer Robert Jermy, one of the owners of Bayfield Hall, a historical country house in Norfolk, England John Jermy (1496- Seth Jermy, Royal Navy officer Terry Jermy, British…

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#1,402 (1986)
Total Babies
717
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
2016
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#1402
Peak Rank
717
Total Count
44
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jermy

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

Jermy is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Clive Jermy (1932–2014), British botanist Isaac Jermy, two Stanfield Hall murder victims by this name Louise Jermy (1877–1952), British domestic servant and autobiographer Robert Jermy, one of the owners of Bayfield Hall, a historical country house in Norfolk, England John Jermy (1496- Seth Jermy, Royal Navy officer Terry Jermy, British…

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The Story of Jermy

Jermy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 50 Jermys were born — ranking #1,402 that year. As of 2026, Jermy ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 717 Jermys 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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Where is Jermy most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • United Kingdom
    42%
  • New Zealand
    30%
  • Australia
    10%
  • China
    10%
  • JO
    8%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Jermy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jermy 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 Jermy

What does the name Jermy mean?
Jermy is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Clive Jermy (1932–2014), British botanist Isaac Jermy, two Stanfield Hall murder victims by this name Louise Jermy (1877–1952), British domestic servant and autobiographer Robert Jermy, one of the owners of Bayfield Hall, a historical country house in Norfolk, England John Jermy (1496- Seth Jermy, Royal Navy officer Terry Jermy, British…
How popular is Jermy in 2026?
In 2026, Jermy ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jermy most popular?
Jermy reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #1,402 that year with 50 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jermy most popular?
Jermy has historically been most popular in Illinois, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jermy.
Is Jermy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jermy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jermy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jermy include Jawaun, Silvester, Leman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jermy

Jermy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 717 births in the dataset. Jermy's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #1,402. Use the chart and map above to compare Jermy'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.