Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1972
Germane
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Germane, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1972–1973
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Germane is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 12 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Germane recorded 12 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1973.
- 12 total births
- 1972–1973 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Germane since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1973.
- 12
- total births
- 1972–1973
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Germane was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
7 babies were named Germane in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Germane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Germane splits its recorded history at 1973: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1973 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Germane at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Germane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1973
- Peak year (1973)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Germane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Germane's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Germane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Germane? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 12 babies named Germane. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 7 births.
When was Germane most popular? ▼
Germane was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
How long has the name Germane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Germane since 1972 -- 2 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Germane? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gerald, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Germane
Nearby Names Like Germane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Germane
Gerald Boy
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Gerard Boy
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Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
#8351 14,468 births
German Boy
#1652 10,290 births
Compare Germane side by side: Germane vs Gerald Germane vs Gerard Germane vs Gerardo
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Germane: Baby Name Since 1972 - 12 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/germane. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Germane draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.