Total births
517
Unisex name · since 1987
Germany
517 babies named Germany in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 2025. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4437
- among girls today
- 517
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
517 babies have been named Germany since 1987, making it today's #4437 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Germany recorded 517 times among girls since 1987, holding rank #4437 nationally today, ahead of 75% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #4437 among girls today
- 517 born since 1987
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Germany is currently the #4437 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 517 born since 1987, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4437
- among girls today
- 517
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Germany vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4437
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Germany was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
45 babies were named Germany in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Germany compares
517 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Germany's all-time total is 35% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Germany | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 517 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Germany's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Germany's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Germany at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,437
Active since
1987
Germany popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Germany popularity over time - boys
206 total births recorded since 1979 (Germany as boys' name)
Germany by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Germany's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Germany births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
204 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 204 births (39% of all-time use).
How Germany compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Germany's total volume
Germany vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Germany by state
Where Germany concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 7 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
Michigan share of Germany's total US births 1.4%
Even split
7 of 517 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Germany? ▼
517 babies have been named Germany since 1987. It currently ranks #4437 among girls. The peak year was 2025 with 45 births.
When was Germany most popular? ▼
Germany was most popular in the 2010s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Germany most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Germany are Michigan (7 births), Illinois (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
Is Germany a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Germany is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 517 births, and as a boy's name it has 206 births.
How long has the name Germany been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Germany since 1987 -- 39 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Germany? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Geraldine, Gertrude, Gertie, Geri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Germany's data
- Germany's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (204 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Germanys (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Germany
Nearby Names Like Germany
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Germany
Geraldine Girl
#1997 211,349 births
Gertrude Girl
#4670 177,100 births
Gertie Girl
8,532 births
Geri Girl
8,021 births
Germaine Girl
7,910 births
Compare Germany side by side: Germany vs Geraldine Germany vs Gertrude Germany vs Gertie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Germany
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1987–2025 (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. "Germany: #4437 Unisex Name - 517 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/germany. 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 Germany 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 June 2026.