Germain

Boy name

Germain has been given to 1,034 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,034

Peak year

1972 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▲ +17%

Gender split

4% girls / 96% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Germain — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Germanboy

10,295 babies since 1882

Germaineunisex

10,274 babies since 1895

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Rameyunisex

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FAQ

How popular is the name Germain?

Germain has been given to 1,034 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Germain peak?

Germain peaked in 1972, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Germain a girl or boy name?

Germain is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Germain are boys).

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