Total births
375
Boys' name · since 1980
Jermarcus
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 375 babies named Jermarcus, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 375
- total births
- 1980–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Jermarcus is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 375 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Jermarcus recorded 375 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2019.
- 375 total births
- 1980–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
375 boys have been named Jermarcus since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 375
- total births
- 1980–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jermarcus was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
19 babies were named Jermarcus in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jermarcus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jermarcus's full recorded timeline at 1998, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jermarcus at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Jermarcus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2019
- Peak year (1989)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jermarcus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jermarcus's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jermarcus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
133 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
- 2010s
2010s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 133 births (35% of all-time use).
Jermarcus by state
Where Jermarcus concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 13 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.3% |
Mississippi share of Jermarcus's total US births 3.5%
Even split
13 of 375 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermarcus? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 375 babies named Jermarcus. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 19 births.
When was Jermarcus most popular? ▼
Jermarcus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Jermarcus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jermarcus are Mississippi (13 births), Texas (12 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Jermarcus been used? ▼
Records for Jermarcus go back to 1980, giving 40 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Jermarcus? ▼
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 Jermarcus's data
- Jermarcus's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (133 total births) through the 2010s (54) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Jermarcuss (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Jermarcus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermarcus
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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, 1980–2019 (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. "Jermarcus: Baby Name Since 1980 - 375 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermarcus. 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 Jermarcus 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.