Total births
214
Boys' name · since 1973
Jermale
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 214 babies named Jermale, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 214
- total births
- 1973–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
214 boys have been named Jermale since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jermale recorded 214 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2008.
- 214 total births
- 1973–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
214 boys have been named Jermale since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 214
- total births
- 1973–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jermale was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
19 babies were named Jermale in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Jermale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jermale splits its recorded history at 1988: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jermale at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Jermale popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2008
- Peak year (1975)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Jermale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jermale's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jermale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
49 births
- 1980s
1980s
90 births
- 1990s
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 90 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermale? ▼
214 babies have been named Jermale since 1973. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1975 with 19 births.
When was Jermale most popular? ▼
Jermale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Jermale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jermale since 1973 -- 36 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Jermale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jermale's data
- Jermale's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (90 total births) through the 2000s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jermale
Nearby Names Like Jermale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermale
Jerry Boy
#866 615,102 births
Jeremy Boy
#266 446,425 births
Jeremiah Boy
#93 225,674 births
Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
#1475 42,027 births
Compare Jermale side by side: Jermale vs Jerry Jermale vs Jeremy Jermale vs Jeremiah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1973–2008 (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. "Jermale: Baby Name Since 1973 - 214 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermale. 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 Jermale 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.