Jermane
Of French origin meaning "from Germania" or "of German descent".
Name Census estimates that about 691 living Americans carry the first name Jermane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jermane today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jermane births was 1980 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jermane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
691
~ 1 in 496,027 Americans
Peak year
1980
43 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,400
Tracked since 1971
Census
Jermane in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 523 people with the first name Jermane, which placed it at #19,947 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,947
National first-name rank
People counted
523
523 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
81.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jermane
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jermane is Black at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Hispanic (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jermane described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jermane at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American81.8% · 428
- Two or more races8.0% · 42
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 22
- White2.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 4
Popularity
Jermane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jermane from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 264 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jermane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jermane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jermanes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Illinois, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Jermane, while Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jermane
The name Jermane has its origins in ancient Hebrew, believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yirmeyahu," meaning "exalted by God" or "appointed by God." The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as the name of the prophet Jeremiah.
In the biblical account, Jeremiah was a prominent figure who lived during the tumultuous period of the Babylonian exile. He was known for his unwavering faith and his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the eventual restoration of the Israelites. The name Jermane, with its biblical roots, carries a sense of divine appointment and spiritual significance.
As the name spread beyond its Hebrew origins, it underwent various spelling variations, including Jermaine, Jermayne, and Jermane. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jermane Brock, a prominent merchant and landowner in the American colonies in the late 17th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jermane. In the realm of music, Jermane Jackson (born 1954) is a singer and bassist, best known as a member of the legendary Jackson family. Jermane Clement (born 1973) is a New Zealand actor, comedian, and musician, renowned for his roles in films such as "Flight of the Conchords" and "What We Do in the Shadows."
In the world of sports, Jermane Dye (born 1974) was a professional baseball player who played for several teams in Major League Baseball, including the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox. Jermane Pennant (born 1983) is a British professional boxer who has held multiple titles in the featherweight division.
Jermane LaMarr Cole (born 1985) is an American rapper and songwriter, known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes. His debut album, "Cole World: The Sideline Story," received critical acclaim and commercial success.
While the name Jermane has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended its origins and found a place in various societies and cultures worldwide. Its biblical connotations and historical references have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance throughout the ages.
People
Jermane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jermane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jermane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jermane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 691 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jermane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 496,027 US residents.
Is Jermane a common name?
We classify Jermane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 723 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jermane most popular?
The single biggest year for Jermane was 1980, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jermane is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jermane in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 523 people with the name Jermane, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,947 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jermane in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jermane?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jermane leans strongly male. 503 people counted with this name were male (96.2%), compared with 20 female bearers (3.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jermane?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jermane is Black at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Hispanic (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jermane most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jermane in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (428 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jermane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jermane a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jermane in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jermane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jermane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jermane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Jermane?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.