Total births
717
Boys' name · since 1970
Jermy
Jermy has 717 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 717
- total births
- 1970–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Jermy sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 717 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Jermy recorded 717 times among boys since 1970, 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 1970 to 2016.
- 717 total births
- 1970–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
717 boys have been named Jermy since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 717
- total births
- 1970–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Jermy was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
50 babies were named Jermy in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jermy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jermy splits its recorded history at 1992: 32% of all births land in the more recent half, 68% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jermy at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Jermy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2016
- Peak year (1986)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Jermy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jermy's strongest decade.
271 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Jermy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
271 births
- 1990s
1990s
159 births
- 2000s 86
2000s
86 births
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 271 births (38% of all-time use).
How Jermy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jermy's total volume
Jermy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jermy by state
Where Jermy concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 24 | 3.3% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Jermy's total US births 3.3%
Even split
24 of 717 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermy? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 717 babies named Jermy. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 50 births.
When was Jermy most popular? ▼
Jermy was most popular in the 1980s decade with 271 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jermy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jermy are Texas (24 births), California (12 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Jermy been used? ▼
Jermy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 47 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Jermy? ▼
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 Jermy's data
- Jermy's decade-level peak was the 1980s (271 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jermys (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jermy
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermy
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Compare Jermy side by side: Jermy vs Jerry Jermy vs Jeremy Jermy vs Jeremiah
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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, 1970–2016 (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. "Jermy: Baby Name Since 1970 - 717 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermy. 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 Jermy 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.