Germaine
Pronunciation: [ zh-erm-AYN ]
Germaine is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,956 in the US, popular nicknames include Ger, Gey, and Gerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Germaine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,812 babies have been named Germaine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Germaine is past its peak , currently ranked #70,956 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,956
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germaine is also used as a boy name, ranked #19637.
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About the Name Germaine
Germaine is a girl name .
Is Germaine a boy or girl name? Germaine is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,956 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,637. Germaine is more commonly used as a boy name.
Germaine is currently ranked #70,956 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Germaine include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Germie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Germaine include Germany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis