Jermayne Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjer-MAIN / dʒɜːrˈmeɪnEnglish; French
Meaning
English: derived from 'Germaine'; French: 'brother'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jermayne is a variant of the name Germaine, which has roots in both English and French cultures. The name has been used in various forms since the Middle Ages. It is often associated with the idea of being a brother or a related person. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jermain
- Germaine
International Variants
- Germaine (French)
- Jérôme (French)
Famous people named Jermayne
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Fictional characters named Jermayne
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jermayne was first seen in the United States in 1972. Jermayne has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Jermayne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jermayne (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |