Total births
372
Boys' name · since 1971
Jermine
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 372 babies named Jermine, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 372
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Jermine sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 372 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Jermine recorded 372 times among boys since 1971, 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 1971 to 2002.
- 372 total births
- 1971–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
372 boys have been named Jermine since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 372
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jermine was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
27 babies were named Jermine in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Jermine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jermine splits its recorded history at 1985: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jermine at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jermine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2002
- Peak year (1979)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Jermine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jermine's strongest decade.
158 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jermine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
144 births
- 1980s
1980s
158 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 158 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermine? ▼
Jermine has been given to 372 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 27 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Jermine most popular? ▼
Jermine was most popular in the 1980s decade with 158 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Jermine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jermine since 1971 -- 32 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Jermine? ▼
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 Jermine's data
- Jermine's decade-level peak was the 1980s (158 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jermine
Nearby Names Like Jermine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermine
Jerry Boy
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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 Jermine side by side: Jermine vs Jerry Jermine vs Jeremy Jermine vs Jeremiah
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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, 1971–2002 (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. "Jermine: Baby Name Since 1971 - 372 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermine. 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 Jermine 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.